Oscar Piastri outperformed his McLaren teammate Lando Norris in a commanding one-two finish at the Chinese Grand Prix. Both Ferrari drivers were later disqualified due to rule infringements.
Piastri, starting from pole position, maintained his lead throughout the race, securing his third Formula 1 victory. This win marks a strong comeback after his spin in the previous race in Melbourne.
Norris experienced brake issues in the final laps but managed to hold onto second place, ahead of George Russell who claimed third, achieving his second consecutive podium this season.
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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who initially finished fifth and sixth respectively, were both disqualified for car irregularities. This resulted in Ferrari leaving Shanghai with no points.
Hamilton`s disqualification was due to excessive wear on the plank under his Ferrari, a similar issue that cost him second place at the 2023 United States GP when driving for Mercedes.
Craig Slater explains the disqualifications of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc from the Chinese GP.
Leclerc and Pierre Gasly, initially 11th, were disqualified for their cars being underweight, specifically 1kg below the 800kg limit.
Leclerc sustained front wing damage early in the race after a minor collision with Hamilton. Although the damaged wing was replaced with a standard one by FIA, the car remained underweight.
Ferrari Reacts to Disqualifications
Ferrari statement following the disqualifications:
“Charles was on a one-stop strategy today, leading to high tyre wear and consequently, an underweight car.
“Regarding Lewis’ skid wear, we slightly miscalculated the consumption. There was no intention to gain an unfair advantage.
“We will learn from today`s events to prevent similar errors in the future. This is not how we wanted our Chinese GP weekend to conclude, for ourselves or our devoted fans.”
The Chinese GP start saw Charles Leclerc`s front wing damaged after contact with Lewis Hamilton.
Esteban Ocon, now in fifth place, secured his first points for Haas, followed by Mercedes` Kimi Antonelli in sixth and Williams` Alex Albon in seventh.
British rookie Oliver Bearman made an impressive climb through the field using an alternative strategy to finish eighth.
Lance Stroll of Aston Martin and Carlos Sainz of Williams were promoted into the points following the disqualifications.
Chinese GP Result: Top 10
| Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:30:55.026 |
| 2) Lando Norris | McLaren | +9.748 |
| 3) George Russell | Mercedes | +11.097 |
| 4) Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +16.656 |
| 5) Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +53.748 |
| 6) Alex Albon | Williams | +56.321 |
| 7) Oliver Bearman | Haas | +1:01.303 |
| 8) Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +1:07.195 |
| 9) Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +1:10.204 |
| 10) Carlos Sainz | Williams | +1:16.387 |
Piastri Dominates as Norris Battles Brake Issues
Except for pit stops, Piastri led every lap, reinforcing his status as a title contender. He strategically squeezed Russell at Turn 1, allowing Norris to take second place, highlighting the importance of track position in Shanghai.
Despite being overtaken by Russell after the pit stops, Norris quickly regained second position. Later, Norris reported brake pedal concerns but maintained enough lead to finish second.
Lando Norris, George Russell, and Lance Stroll engaged in a three-way battle for position during the Chinese GP.
World Champion Verstappen finished fourth, maximizing his car`s performance after initially appearing to be in sixth place.
Lando Norris secured second place despite brake issues, holding off George Russell.
Verstappen moved up to fifth after Hamilton`s second pit stop and overtook Leclerc with a move at Turn 3.
McLaren`s pace is a concern for Red Bull and Ferrari, finishing significantly ahead before Ferrari`s disqualifications, on a track known for aerodynamic importance.
McLaren now leads Mercedes by 25 points in the Constructors` Championship, with Red Bull and Ferrari further behind.
Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, and George Russell share their insights on the Chinese Grand Prix.
Bearman`s strategy and overtakes led him to an initial 10th, later 8th place. Red Bull`s Liam Lawson finished 12th, and Jack Doohan received a penalty, finishing 13th.
Yuki Tsunoda`s front wing broke, dropping him back during the race.
Hadjar and Tsunoda missed point finishes due to a two-stop strategy. Fernando Alonso retired due to brake issues.
What the Top Three Drivers Said
Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 1st: `It was an amazing weekend from beginning to end. The car performed exceptionally well throughout. Today`s tyre performance was surprisingly different.`
`I`m incredibly proud of the entire weekend and feel this victory is well-deserved after last week. The team achieved a fantastic one-two finish. I`m very pleased.`
`The medium tyres were still a bit challenging, but better than yesterday, and the hard tyres were much more effective than anticipated.`
`Completing the race on hard tyres was a bit unexpected but a welcome surprise.`
Martin Brundle interviews Xue Zhang, known as Mr. Unicorn, on the grid.
Lando Norris, McLaren – 2nd: `There were some exciting moments. The start went as planned at Turn 1. George overtook me during the pit stops, which made me slightly anxious, but our pace improved in the second stint.`
`It was a demanding race with tyre management. A one-stop strategy was unexpected, but it worked out well. Oscar drove excellently and was fast all race.`
`I tried to close the gap but couldn`t. He earned the win and drove brilliantly all weekend. I`m happy with second place and the team`s one-two finish.`
George Russell, Mercedes – 3rd: `Very happy with P3. McLaren was slightly faster, but these are crucial points. Congratulations to McLaren.`
`I suspected a one-stop was possible early on, and it proved to be easier than anticipated.`
The car performed well this weekend, possibly one of my best Formula 1 performances, so I`m very pleased.`
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