Story perspectives

Russell Claims Pole at Chinese Grand Prix; Mercedes Dominates

3/13/2026

28 3

Summary

Story summary

George Russell secured pole position for the Sprint race at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix with a time of 1:31.520 seconds.
Teammate Kimi Antonelli qualified second, 0.289 seconds behind, resulting in a Mercedes front-row lockout.
Lando Norris from McLaren took third place, 0.621 seconds off Russell's pace.
Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, encountering difficulties with Ferrari's new rear wing design.
Max Verstappen struggled with his Red Bull, finishing eighth and expressing frustration over the car's handling.

1 of 1

Story summary

George Russell secured pole position for the Sprint race at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix with a time of 1:31.520 seconds.
Teammate Kimi Antonelli qualified second, 0.289 seconds behind, resulting in a Mercedes front-row lockout.
Lando Norris from McLaren took third place, 0.621 seconds off Russell's pace.
Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, encountering difficulties with Ferrari's new rear wing design.
Max Verstappen struggled with his Red Bull, finishing eighth and expressing frustration over the car's handling.