Formula One Qualifying

Sprint qualifying results

Russell and Mercedes dominate again in qualifying for F1's China sprint

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, in Shanghai, China, Friday, March 13, 2026.

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F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Sprint qualifying results as Russell and Mercedes continue dominance

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F1 Sprint Qualifying Results: Starting Grid Set at the Chinese GP

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Five things to look out for at F1’s Chinese GP

It’s been a fast start to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix signalling round two after the Melbourne opener on Sunday.

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Russell tops China sprint qualifying as Mercedes dominance continues

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George Russell takes aim at ‘selfish’ Ferrari after blocking F1 rule change

Max Verstappen lost “massive time in corners” in Red Bull F1 qualifying “disaster”

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen says his Friday has been a “disaster” at the Chinese Grand Prix, having qualified down in eighth for the Shanghai sprint race. The four-time world champion was already eighth in the only free practice session of the weekend,

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F1 LIVE: Follow Sprint qualifying in China as the session unfolds

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