F1 – China Sprint Showdown: Hamilton Takes Commanding Win

Hamilton’s Dominance: A Sprint Victory for Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton delivered a commanding performance in the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint, converting his pole position into a decisive victory. This marked his first Formula 1 win with Ferrari, showcasing a resurgent form.   

Start Drama and Early Battles: Hamilton made a flawless start, leading Verstappen and Piastri into Turn 1. Lando Norris, starting sixth, briefly lost control, dropping to ninth behind Lance Stroll. George Russell capitalized on the chaos, overtaking Charles Leclerc for fourth place.

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Tyre Struggles and Verstappen’s Decline: Hamilton encountered front tyre graining, briefly allowing Verstappen to close within DRS range. However, Verstappen’s tyres also deteriorated, eliminating any potential threat. Piastri seized the opportunity, overtaking Verstappen for second place.

Hamilton’s Commanding Lead: With Verstappen’s tyre issues, Hamilton pulled away, establishing a comfortable lead. He maintained this advantage to the chequered flag, securing a dominant win for Ferrari.

Late Race Battles: Russell faced intense pressure from Leclerc in the closing stages. However, Leclerc’s car struggled in Turn 13, allowing Russell to hold onto fourth place. Yuki Tsunoda delivered a strong performance, finishing sixth for Racing Bulls. Norris eventually overtook Stroll to claim the final points-paying position.   

Key Highlights:

• Lewis Hamilton wins the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint for Ferrari.
• Oscar Piastri finishes second, overtaking Max Verstappen.
• Max Verstappen finishes third after tyre struggles.
• George Russell holds off Charles Leclerc for fourth.
• Yuki Tsunoda finishes sixth for Racing Bulls.
• Lando Norris recovers to finish eighth and score a point.
• Liam Lawson recovers to finish 14th after a difficult qualifying.