Lando Norris, McLaren, during F1 Sprint Qualifying 2026 at Shanghai International Circuit.
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McLaren duo satisfied with first F1 Sprint Qualifying performance in 2026

The Chinese GP marks the first F1 Sprint weekend of this season. The current Constructors’ Champions, McLaren, set solid times during the first F1 Sprint Qualifying in 2026. Lando Norris will be starting P3 behind polesitter George Russell on Saturday. Teammate Oscar Piastri set the fifth-fastest time at the Shanghai International Circuit. It is the…

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Ferrari chase Mercedes in Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP as Leclerc and Hamilton reflect on pace deficits and hopes for the race
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Contrasting emotions for Ferrari drivers in Sprint Qualifying at 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Ferrari emerged as Mercedes’ closest challengers during Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, showing strong pace throughout the session in Shanghai. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton consistently ran near the front as the field fought for positions behind the dominant Silver Arrows. Both drivers briefly threatened the top of the timing sheets during…

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Kimi Antonelli after Sprint Qualifying at the F1 Chinese GP
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Antonelli: “Work to do” after P2 in 2026 F1 Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying

Kimi Antonelli has said there is still ‘work to do’ after qualifying in second place for the Sprint race at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP. The Italian set a lap time nearly three tenths slower than his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who took pole position for Saturday’s race. He finished three tenths ahead of McLaren’s…

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