Formula One: Antonelli takes pole in Chinese GP qualifying ahead of Russell – live
️ Qualifying in Shanghai starts 3pm local/6pm AEDT/7am GMT
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And it’s Nina Gademan who has taken the chequered flag in the first race of the 2026 F1 Academy campaign, leading the podium from Natalia Granada and Emma Felbermayr.
Here’s how the drivers’ standings look following the completion of the Melbourne grand prix and the sprint race earlier today.
George Russell, Mercedes, 33
Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, 22
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, 22
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, 18
Lando Norris, McLaren, 15
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, 8
Oliver Bearman, Haas, 7
Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls, 4
Oscar Piastri, McLaren, 3
Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi, 2
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls, 2
Pierre Gasly, Alpine, 1
Esteban Ocon, Haas
Alexander Albon, Williams
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Carlos Sainz, Williams
Sergio Perez, Cadillac
Isack Hadjar, Red Bull Racing
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin