AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton Sets New Lap Record, Claims Pole in Chinese GP Sprint Race

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 21, 2025
in Motorsports
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Lewis Hamilton’s Debut with Ferrari: Insight into the Briton’s First Race with Engineer Riccardo Adami

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 15, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton before practice REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy

In a thrilling display of speed and precision, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton shattered records at the Shanghai International Circuit, securing the pole position for the Sprint Race. The British racing superstar clocked an impressive 1:30.849s during the nail-biting SQ3 session in China, pipping reigning champion Max Verstappen by a razor-thin margin of 0.018s.

While the racing world had anticipated a strong showing from McLaren, the team fell short of expectations. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, the team’s leading racers, managed a third and sixth place respectively, failing to better their initial laps. Norris, who had been gunning for consecutive Sprint poles at the venue, faltered due to errors in both his push laps in the SQ3 session.

Joining Hamilton in the top ranks for Ferrari was Charles Leclerc, who finished fourth, while George Russell of Mercedes claimed the fifth spot. Kimi Antonelli, Russell’s teammate at Mercedes, finished seventh. Yuki Tsunoda of Racing Bulls secured the eighth spot, followed by Williams’ Alex Albon and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll.

Fernando Alonso, however, missed the SQ3 cut-off by a mere two-thousandths of a second, settling for the 11th spot on the grid. On a positive note, Oliver Bearman of Haas managed to secure the 12th place, providing a much-needed boost for the team after a challenging start to the season.

In contrast, Carlos Sainz of McLaren failed to keep pace with teammate Alex Albon, finishing in 13th place. Gabriel Bortoleto of Sauber outpaced his team, securing the 14th spot, with Isack Hadjar of Alpine rounding off the top 15. An error in Turn 1 during his SQ2 lap dashed Hadjar’s hopes of moving up the ranks.

Alpine suffered a double blow in SQ1, with both Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly unable to advance beyond the 12-minute session. Esteban Ocon of Haas and Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg finished 18th and 19th respectively, while Red Bull’s Liam Lawson had a disappointing run, finishing last among the 20 drivers after struggling with the Medium tyres and making an error in Turn 9.

In conclusion, Lewis Hamilton’s stunning performance at the Chinese GP Sprint Race has set the stage for an exciting race day. The British champion’s blistering pace and unwavering focus have once again proven why he is considered one of the best in the business. Stay tuned for more updates from the thrilling world of Formula 1.

Share212Tweet133Send

Related Posts

George Russell poised for epic F1 title showdown: can Mercedes reclaim glory in 2026?
Motorsports

George Russell poised for epic F1 title showdown: can Mercedes reclaim glory in 2026?

George Russell: The Rising Star Ready to Claim F1 Glory in 2026! In the high-octane world of Formula 1, few...

by Simon Monroy
February 26, 2026
Max Verstappen rises as Red Bull’s ultimate leader amid chaos: can he save the team?
Motorsports

Max Verstappen rises as Red Bull’s ultimate leader amid chaos: can he save the team?

Max Verstappen: The Unstoppable Force Steering Red Bull Through Turmoil! In a gripping tale of resilience and leadership, Max Verstappen...

by Redação
February 26, 2026
Fernando Alonso predicts shocking upheaval in F1 2026 pecking order at Australian Grand Prix
Motorsports

Fernando Alonso predicts shocking upheaval in F1 2026 pecking order at Australian Grand Prix

Title: Fernando Alonso Predicts Major Shake-Ups in F1 2026 Hierarchy as Australia Grand Prix Approaches As the excitement builds for...

by Redação
February 26, 2026
Audi’s audacious R26 strategy shocks F1 world: a bold leap into new regulations
Motorsports

Audi’s audacious R26 strategy shocks F1 world: a bold leap into new regulations

Audi's R26: A Groundbreaking Leap into Formula 1's New Era! In a daring move that has sent shockwaves through the...

by Harry Stone
February 26, 2026

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent News

George Russell poised for epic F1 title showdown: can Mercedes reclaim glory in 2026?

George Russell poised for epic F1 title showdown: can Mercedes reclaim glory in 2026?

February 26, 2026
Max Verstappen rises as Red Bull’s ultimate leader amid chaos: can he save the team?

Max Verstappen rises as Red Bull’s ultimate leader amid chaos: can he save the team?

February 26, 2026
Fernando Alonso predicts shocking upheaval in F1 2026 pecking order at Australian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso predicts shocking upheaval in F1 2026 pecking order at Australian Grand Prix

February 26, 2026
Audi’s audacious R26 strategy shocks F1 world: a bold leap into new regulations

Audi’s audacious R26 strategy shocks F1 world: a bold leap into new regulations

February 26, 2026

Newsletter

  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  • EDITORIAL STATUS
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

MSports Play Icon
MSports Play
The New streaming service
Download
×
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.