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2025 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying Highlights: Hamilton Surprises as Leclerc Shows Ferrari’s Potential

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 21, 2025
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2025 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying Highlights: Hamilton Surprises as Leclerc Shows Ferrari’s Potential

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 21, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during the sprint qualifying REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying session was a spectacle filled with adrenaline and high-speed action at the Shanghai International Circuit. The 12-minute SQ1 session was a thrilling display of skill and talent, with drivers taking to the newly laid tarmac under the scorching, humid sun – a perfect setting for a fierce competitive showdown.

The session’s initial moments saw the drivers, armed with medium-compound tyres – a compulsory requirement for Sprint weekends as per the regulations, setting their initial times. The first to make a mark was none other than the racing legend, Lewis Hamilton, defining the early pace for the frontrunners.

However, the tables quickly turned when Oscar Piastri, with a spectacular lap, superseded Hamilton’s time by half a second. The competition further intensified when Fernando Alonso, in his Aston Martin, slipped into the second position, trailing Piastri by a mere 0.398 seconds.

The final runs of the session were nothing short of a thriller. Lando Norris managed to surpass Piastri’s time, but it was Hamilton who stole the show. In a stunning performance, Hamilton outpaced all, claiming the top spot, leaving Norris in second place. Adding to the excitement, Charles Leclerc, representing Ferrari, emphasized the team’s potential by securing the third position, nudging Piastri down to fourth.

While the top performers celebrated, the tale was strikingly different at the other end of the grid. The Alpine team faced disappointment as they found themselves in 16th and 17th positions, with Jack Doohan narrowly leading Pierre Gasly. Esteban Ocon trailed in 18th, followed by Nico Hulkenberg in his Sauber. Red Bull’s Liam Lawson found himself at the back of the pack, grappling with tyre issues and a track limits violation.

In summary, the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying was a riveting battle that had its share of triumphs and setbacks. As the dust settles, it’s clear that the Shanghai International Circuit has set the stage for a season full of high-octane racing action.

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