03:09
Lap 3/19
The gap at the front is remaining similar with 1.1s between the top two here.
Piastri isn't making an impression just yet at the front.
Lewis Hamilton
2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix - Qualifying - As it happened
A recap of what happened in F1 qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.
22 Mar 2025
03:07
Lap 2/19
Hamilton is 1.0s clear of Verstappen at the start of the sprint race.
Further down the field, Russell has managed to get ahead of Leclerc.
03:06
Current top 10
Hamilton, Verstappen, Piastri, Russell, Leclerc, Tsunoda, Antonelli, Stroll, Norris and Alonso.
03:05
Poor start from Norris
He's down in ninth after running wide.
03:04
Start
Hamilton keeps his lead into Turn 1 ahead of Verstappen, Piastri, Leclerc and Russell.
03:02
Here we go then
Who will come out on top in the sprint race? Let's find out.
03:00
Formation lap is underway
Hamilton leads the pack away for the formation lap.
02:58
Tyres
All 20 drivers are on the mediums.
02:49
Rules for the sprint
No pit stops are required and there's just 100km of racing. It's likely going to be action-packed with high tyre wear expected.
02:43
The starting grid
| 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race - Starting grid | |||
| Pos | Driver | Nat. | Team |
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Scuderia Ferrari HP |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | NED | Oracle Red Bull Racing |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | AUS | McLaren F1 Team |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Scuderia Ferrari HP |
| 5 | George Russell | GBR | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team |
| 6 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren F1 Team |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | ITA | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team |
| 8 | Yuki Tsunoda | JPN | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team |
| 9 | Alex Albon | THA | Atlassian Williams Racing |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso | ESP | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | GBR | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Atlassian Williams Racing |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | BRA | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber |
| 15 | Isack Hadjar | FRA | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team |
| 16 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | BWT Alpine F1 Team |
| 17 | Jack Doohan | AUS | BWT Alpine F1 Team |
| 18 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team |
| 19 | Nico Hulkenberg | GER | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber |
| 20 | Liam Lawson | NZL | Oracle Red Bull Racing |
02:42
Good morning
Hello everyone and good morning! It's nearly time for the sprint race in Shanghai.
