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Oscar Piastri Prevails in Chinese Grand Prix with McLaren 1-2 Finish
In a commanding performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri delivered a dominant showing, securing his third career win while leading teammate Lando Norris to a second-place finish for a McLaren one-two result. Lewis Hamilton, racing in his second event for Ferrari, finished in sixth place.
Piastri, who started from pole position, maintained control throughout the race and showcased his resilience after a challenging home race in Melbourne the previous week, where he had experienced a spin. This victory further solidifies his growing reputation in Formula 1.
Despite encountering brake issues in the closing laps, Norris successfully defended his position against George Russell, who finished third, marking his second podium in as many races this season. Max Verstappen fought hard to secure fourth place, overtaking Charles Leclerc in a thrilling duel during the final stages of the Grand Prix. Verstappen is now eight points behind Norris in the standings.
Hamilton’s race was characterized by difficulties as he struggled to implement a two-stop strategy effectively, unlike many of his competitors who opted for a single stop. Although he had shown promise by winning the previous day’s Sprint, his pace throughout the main race was not up to expectations, and he was instructed to allow Leclerc to pass early on.
The opening lap of the Chinese GP set an exciting tone when Charles Leclerc and Hamilton made contact, resulting in Leclerc damaging his left front wing. Nevertheless, he managed to maintain competitive pace despite the setback.
Esteban Ocon delivered a noteworthy performance, achieving his first points for Haas by finishing seventh. He was followed closely by Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes and Alex Albon, who finished eighth and ninth, respectively. British teenager Oliver Bearman made an impressive advance through the pack in the latter half of the race, ultimately clinching the final point in tenth place.
Chinese GP Result: Top 10
1) Oscar Piastri, McLaren
2) Lando Norris, McLaren
3) George Russell, Mercedes
4) Max Verstappen, Red Bull
5) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
6) Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
7) Esteban Ocon, Haas
8) Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
9) Alex Albon, Williams
10) Oliver Bearman, Haas
More to follow…
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