ジョージ・ラッセルは2026年中国グランプリのフォーミュラ1スプリントレースで勝利を収め、ルイス・ハミルトンからの序盤のプレッシャーを振り払った。メルセデスのドライバーは終盤のセーフティカー後にフェラーリのシャルル・ルクレールを抑え、上海国際サーキットで首位でフィニッシュした。キミ・アントネッリはペナルティを受けながらも5位まで回復した。
上海国際サーキットの5.451kmを19周するスプリントレースは、フェラーリに移籍したハミルトンからの即時の挑戦にラッセルが直面し、激しいアクションで始まった。ハミルトンはオープニングラップのターン9でラッセルをオーバーテイクし、一時リードを奪った。ラッセルはターン14で応戦したが、ハミルトンがターン1で再びパス。このパターンがラップ5まで続き、ラッセルのターン14でのオーバーテイクが決まり、ハミルトンの左前タイヤがグレーニングを起こし始めたところでリードを広げた。
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George Russell topped the only practice session of the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix with a time of 1m32.741s, ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. The Silver Arrows duo outpaced rivals by over half a second, with McLaren's Lando Norris third. Several drivers faced issues, including technical problems for Arvid Lindblad and Carlos Sainz.
George Russell secured pole position for the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, leading teammate Kimi Antonelli in a Mercedes 1-2 during qualifying in Shanghai. The team outperformed rivals by over half a second, with Lando Norris in third for McLaren. Toto Wolff attributed the advantage to strong cornering performance from the team's 2026 car.
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George Russell claimed victory in the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race in Montreal. His Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli mounted repeated challenges but finished third after two off-track excursions.
Lewis Hamilton edged Charles Leclerc for third place in an intense on-track duel during the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit. The battle, which saw Hamilton claim his first Ferrari podium, prompted criticism from 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve for being too aggressive. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur admitted to feeling scared but praised his drivers' professionalism.
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Building on earlier coverage of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix's history and format, Mercedes heads to Shanghai International Circuit atop the standings after a dominant Australia 1-2. Ferrari eyes a challenge with strong race pace, as teams tackle the season's first sprint under new regulations and a tight schedule.
In a dramatic finish to his first Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli survived a lap 53 lock-up at Turn 14, holding off teammate George Russell by 5.515 seconds for a 1-2. The 19-year-old celebrated with a thumbs-up gesture, recreating Jim Clark's iconic 1967 US GP salute as promised.
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Mercedes driver George Russell set the fastest time in a disrupted third free practice session for the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. The session at Albert Park was interrupted by two red flags, including a heavy crash for Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in Turn 2. Antonelli escaped unhurt, but his car requires repairs ahead of qualifying.