Sprint Qualifying

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari faced a power unit management problem during sprint qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, which cost him potential grid position. The issue arose from energy depletion on the track's long back straight in his final SQ3 lap. This incident underscores the complexities of current Formula 1 power units and hybrid strategies.

13 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

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.