George Russell took pole position for the Formula 1 Chinese GP Sprint race. The Mercedes driver clocked 1:31.520 in the qualifying session held in Shanghai, securing the top spot on the grid, followed by Kimi Antonelli in second and Lando Norris in third.
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Gabriel Bortoleto finished in 14th position after failing to advance to SQ3 in the qualifying session. The session defined the grid for the Sprint race, which takes place in the early hours of Saturday at the Shanghai circuit, marking the first weekend with this format in the 2026 season.
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Check out the images from the first day of the 2026 Chinese GP:
