Formula One: Chinese Grand Prix race updates – live
️ Updates from the second race of the season in Shanghai
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Norris’ McLaren is still in the garage and it now doesn’t have a seat in it: mechanics needing to remove it so they could get a look at the electrics of his car. Some frantic work taking place with just over 20 minutes to lights out.
Russell’s issues in qualifying didn’t prevent him from seeing off challenges from the Ferraris to win the first sprint race of the season. That result left the championship standings looking like this.
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