Follow the latest updates and watch the best video from Sprint Qualifying to set the grid for Saturday morning's Sprint race in China.
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll set the unexpected pace in the only practice before Friday morning's Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese GP.
Formula 1 is returning to China for the first time since 2019, with Shanghai hosting the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Far from the norm, a fire at turn seven brings up the first red flag of the Chinese Grand Prix in practice.
A black and white flag for Lewis Hamilton was given after the driver failed to follow the race director's instructions by crossing the line at pit entry.
Carlos Sainz appeared to provide clues as to his preferred 2025 Formula 1 seat as the outgoing Ferrari driver offered an update on talks over his future.
Lewis Hamilton said his decision to join Ferrari doesn't need "vindicating" as he criticised "talk" around his move from Mercedes next season.
The latest news and updates from around the sport in the F1 Gossip Column during the fifth round of the season in China.
Max Verstappen says he is expecting "chaos" when the cars hit the track on Friday on Formula 1's return to China after a five-year absence.
# | Driver | Pts |
---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | 77 |
2 | Sergio Perez | 64 |
3 | Charles Leclerc | 59 |
4 | Carlos Sainz | 55 |
5 | Lando Norris | 37 |
# | Team | Pts |
---|---|---|
1 | Red Bull | 141 |
2 | Ferrari | 120 |
3 | McLaren | 69 |
4 | Mercedes | 34 |
5 | Aston Martin | 33 |
Race | Team | Sec |
---|---|---|
Japan | Red Bull | 2.08s |
Race | Driver | Time |
---|---|---|
Japan | Max Verstappen | 1:33.706 |
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