British driver to start alongside Verstappen on front rowLando Norris in sixth after mistakes during qualifyingLewis Hamilton landed his first pole position as a Ferrari driver by taking top spot for Saturday’s sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.The 40-year-old, in only his second appearance for the Italian giants, saw off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by just 0.018 seconds in Shanghai to ensure he will start from the front for Saturday’s 19-lap dash to the chequered flag. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri qualified third with Hamilton’s teammate Charles Leclerc fourth. George Russell took fifth for Mercedes, one place ahead of Lando Norris. Continue reading...
Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, surprisingly secured pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, edging out Red Bull's Max Verstappen. This marks Hamilton's first pole for Ferrari after a disappointing performance in Australia. McLaren's Lando Norris, expected to contend for pole, finished sixth after making mistakes during qualifying, while his teammate Oscar Piastri will start third. Hamilton expressed shock at the result, attributing it to unlocking the car's potential after struggling in the previous race.