George Russell won the Chinese GP Sprint race in Shanghai, confirming Mercedes’ strong start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Briton controlled the 19 laps of the race and crossed the finish line first, followed by Charles Leclerc in second and Lewis Hamilton in third, who overtook Lando Norris in the final laps.
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Gabriel Bortoleto finished the Sprint in 13th position with Audi after starting 14th. The Brazilian managed to gain positions in the opening laps and momentarily climbed to 12th, but ended up losing ground after strategies during the Safety Car period caused by Nico Hülkenberg’s retirement.
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Check out the full result of the 2026 Chinese GP Sprint Race:
1) George Russell (Mercedes), 19 laps
2) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), +0.674
3) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), +2.554
4) Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes), +4.433
5) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), +5.688
6) Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes), +6.809
7) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford), +10.900
8) Oliver Bearman (Haas/Ferrari), +11.271
9) Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford), +11.619
10) Esteban Ocon (Haas/Ferrari), +13.887
11) Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Mercedes), +14.780
12) Carlos Sainz (Williams/Mercedes), +15.753
13) Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi), +15.858
14) Franco Colapinto (Alpine/Mercedes), +16.393
15) Isack Hadjar (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford), +16.430
16) Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes), +20.014
17) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Honda), +21.599
18) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Honda), +21.971
19) Sergio Pérez (Cadillac/Ferrari), +28.241
OUT) Nico Hülkenberg (Audi), +7 laps
OUT) Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac/Ferrari), +7 laps
OUT) Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford), +8 laps
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