US EditionPiastri’s Season Goes From Bad to Worse in China; Mercedes Prodigy Kimi Antonelli Wins Maiden GP
At 19, Antonelli sets a new F1 record as youngest polesitter while Norris faces a pit-lane start due to electronic issues, McLaren confirms.
- On Sunday at the Shanghai International Circuit, Kimi Antonelli became F1's youngest polesitter, and the Chinese Grand Prix starts at 6pm tonight.
- After a difficult fortnight for McLaren, Lando Norris' car suffered electronic issues, and McLaren mechanics are attempting repairs, with Norris likely to start from the pit lane.
- The Shanghai International Circuit measures 5.451km, with a lap record of 1m 32.238s set by Michael Schumacher in 2004, and Lewis Hamilton holds the most poles and wins here.
- Lando Norris is likely to start from the pit lane after failing to complete a warm-up lap, and McLaren mechanics will attempt repairs that could alter race tactics and team points.
- Formula 1 confirmed cancellations of Bahrain and Jeddah races, creating a 5-week gap in the season with Bahrain scheduled April 12 and Jeddah April 19.
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Brisbane TimesPiastri’s season goes from bad to worse in China; Mercedes prodigy Kimi Antonelli wins maiden GP
After crashing out of his home grand prix, the Australian’s bad luck continues after car issues in Shanghai. He and his teammate Norris were ruled out of the Chinese Grand Prix before it had begun.
Qualified sixth, British driver Lando Norris, victim of a technical concern on his McLaren, will take the start from the booths, as his team-mate Oscar Piastri but also the Williams of Alex Albon and the Audi of Gabriel Bortoleto.
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