F1 Sprint Race Qualifying

F1 Sprint, Chinese Grand Prix

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Kimi Antonelli will start second in the F1 Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, thanks to Lando Norris

Kimi Antonelli will start second in the F1 Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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F1 Sprint Qualifying Today: Chinese Grand Prix 2026 start times, schedule, TV channel and FREE live stream

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

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Kimi Antonelli takes Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history

The 19-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday, becoming the youngest driver to achieve the feat in Formula One history.

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Kimi Antonelli on pole for F1 Chinese Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri qualifies fifth

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Kimi Antonelli takes historic pole for F1’s Chinese GP after George Russell’s sprint race win

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli becomes second-youngest to win F1 race; attains pole position at Chinese Grand Prix

The 19-year-old Antonelli converted being the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history into victory after both McLarens dramatically failed to start the Shanghai race.

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli Becomes the Youngest Pole Sitter in F1 History With Chinese Grand Prix Pole

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Antonelli lands historic F1 pole after Russell hits trouble in China

Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

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Verstappen says Red Bull car 'completely undriveable' after Chinese GP qualifying

Red Bull's Max Verstappen said his RB22 Formula One car is "completely undrivable," after qualifying eighth for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix and a torrid sprint race earlier ‌in the day.

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‘Every lap is survival’: Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

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F1 Sprint Qualifying Results: Max Verstappen suffers Shanghai nightmare as Mercedes shine

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Max Verstappen’s 2026 F1 season start gets worse. His car is ‘undriveable’ at the Chinese GP

Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s 2026 Formula 1 car is “completely undriveable” and that “every lap is like survival” after a difficult Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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'Every lap is survival' laments Verstappen on Red Bull woes

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Just the beginning, says pole record-setter Antonelli

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Ferrari's Hamilton 'has mojo back' - driver ratings

Lewis Hamilton took his maiden podium for Ferrari, while constructors' champions McLaren failed to even start Sunday's race because of separate electrical issues for both drivers.

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Lewis Hamilton 'incredibly grateful' to Ferrari as long wait for F1 podium ends

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Kimi Antonelli wins F1 Chinese GP from pole as Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari podium

What is the format for F1 sprint races in 2026?

The new era of Formula 1 is under way and the Chinese Grand Prix will host the first of six sprint events for the 2026 season. The format is largely the same as last year except now the six slowest cars instead of five will be eliminated from the first two sessions because of Cadillac's arrival on the grid.

F1 Sprint: Schedule, points, results format explained, qualifying, race and venues for 2026 season

A look at how the Sprint weekend works ahead of its first appearance in 2026 at the Chinese Grand Prix; watch every session of the Chinese GP Sprint weekend live on Sky Sports F1 from this Friday

How Does Qualifying Work In F1?

A clear guide to F1 qualifying in 2026 including Q1 Q2 Q3 format, sprint qualifying rules and the 107 percent rule explained.

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How to Watch F1 Chinese GP Race: Live Streaming and TV Channels

fter a dramatic Sprint race and historic qualifying session in Shanghai, here’s how fans around the world can watch the 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix live.

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,