George Russell Wins F1 Sprint Race at Chinese Grand Prix 2026
George Russell secured victory in the Formula 1 Sprint race at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Charles Leclerc finished second and Lewis Hamilton took third.
Prasanth Subramani
Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race at the 2026 season delivered exciting action as George Russell claimed victory in Shanghai for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
Russell produced a strong performance throughout the Sprint race and crossed the finish line first, giving Mercedes an important result ahead of the main Grand Prix race weekend.
Charles Leclerc secured second place for Scuderia Ferrari after a consistent run. His teammate Lewis Hamilton followed closely behind, finishing in third place and completing a double podium result for Ferrari in the Sprint.
Lando Norris finished fourth after a competitive race, while rookie sensation Kimi Antonelli impressed again by securing fifth place.
Meanwhile, reigning champion Max Verstappen had a difficult race and finished outside the points in ninth position, marking a rare struggle for the Red Bull Racing driver.
The Sprint result highlights Mercedes’ strong pace this weekend, while Ferrari continues to stay close in the fight for top positions. Fans now look ahead to the main Grand Prix race, where the battle for victory is expected to intensify.
