Follow updates from the Shanghai International Circuit as Piastri grabs pole ahead of George Russell
Oscar Piastri led the F1 Chinese GP, securing his first career pole position. Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, was instructed to let teammate Charles Leclerc pass. Key events included Norris overtaking Russell, and contact between the two Ferraris. Piastri considered a one-stop strategy and questioned his tire health. Hamilton pitted and emerged in sixth.