04:43
The order from Shanghai
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38 on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship…
Williams Racing FW46 on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5,…
2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix - Sprint Race - As it happened
A recap of what happened in the sprint race for the Chinese Grand Prix.
- The sprint starts at 4am UK time
- How to watch F1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race: Live stream for free
Follow all of the F1 action from the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race here.
20 Apr 2024
04:43
That's a wrap
Keep across Crash.net for the reaction to the sprint race as we build up to qualifying.
04:36
Verstappen wins the sprint
Top eight points scorers: Verstappen, Hamilton, Perez, Leclerc, Sainz, Norris, Piastri and Russell.
04:35
Onto the final lap
Verstappen has a 11.5s lead over Hamilton.
04:34
The order on Lap 18
Verstappen, Hamilton, Perez, Leclerc, Sainz, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Zhou and Magnussen.
04:32
It's all kicking off
An epic scrap between Alonso, Perez, Sainz and Leclerc.
Alonso is forced into the pit lane after picking up a puncture while Perez is up to third.
04:28
Five laps to go
Leclerc looks to attack Perez into the hairpin but can't get through.
04:25
Lap 1 of the sprint
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15 leads at the start of Sprint…
04:23
The order on Lap 12
Verstappen, Hamilton, Alonso, Sainz, Perez, Leclerc, Norris, Piastri, Russell and Zhou.
04:20
Verstappen leads
Verstappen makes the most of DRS to get past his old rival into the hairpin for the lead of the sprint.
04:18
A mistake from Hamilton
He locks up into the hairpin which allows Verstappen to get within DRS range on Lap 9.
04:18
Verstappen chasing Hamilton
There's a 1.6s gap between Hamilton and Verstappen in the battle for the win.
04:16
Lap 7/19
Verstappen into second ahead of Alonso with the use of DRS into the hairpin.
04:15
Lap 6/19
Verstappen is now in DRS range of Alonso for second. It looks like the Red Bull's battery issues have been resolved.
04:13
The order on Lap 5
Hamilton, Alonso, Verstappen, Sainz, Perez, Leclerc, Norris, Piastri, Zhou and Russell.
04:10
Lap 4/19
Hamilton continues to lead the sprint, 1.3s ahead of Alonso, who is 1.3s ahead of Verstappen.
04:09
Lap 3/19
Verstappen has been dropped by Alonso ahead with the gap now at 1.7s.
He's reporting some battery issues over the radio.
04:07
The order on Lap 2
Hamilton, Alonso, Verstappen, Sainz, perez, Leclerc, Norris, Piastri, Zhou, Magnussen, Bottas, Russell, Ricciardo, Hulkenberg, Stroll, Ocon.
04:06
Hamilton leads
Hamilton goes on the aggressive into Turn 1 as he leads from Alonso, Verstappen, Sainz, Perez and Leclerc.
04:03
The sprint is underway
It's lights out and away we go in Shanghai!
04:01
Formation lap underway
Norris leads the pack away on the formation lap.
03:57
Tyres
Everyone on mediums except Russell, who is on the softs.
03:51
Weather
Looks like there's perfect conditions for racing in Shanghai. Ted Kravitz is in his shorts!
03:49
The grid
Norris, Hamilton, Alonso, Verstappen, Sainz, Perez, Leclerc, Piastri, Bottas, Zhou, Russell, Magnussen, Hulkenberg, Ricciardo, Stroll, Gasly, Ocon, Albon, Tsunoda and Sargeant.
03:47
Welcome!
Good morning everyone and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for the sprint race in China.
The action kicks off in just over 10 minutes' time.
