Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

    Five quick takeaways from F1’s Chinese GP sprint and qualifying

    1. Mercedes’ gap is not insurmountable It is said Melbourne was one of the most energy-starved circuits on the calendar, a statement which reeks of gaslighting as the problem lies with the cars themselves and not the circuits. In any case, Shanghai offering more severe braking zones and ‘regen’ opportunities might go some way towards…

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    Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

      George Russell takes sprint pole in Mercedes 1-2

      George Russell has taken pole for the sprint race of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix, leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli for a Mercedes 1-2. Like he did in Melbourne, Russell was fastest in all three qualifying segments at Shanghai; Mercedes outpaced rivals McLaren and Ferrari, with Max Verstappen down in eighth for Red Bull. Russell set…

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