
Check out the full 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Race Results, Shanghai International Circuit, round 2 of 24.
Kimi Antonelli stormed to a stunning maiden Formula 1 victory at Shanghai in a race brimming with drama, tactical brilliance, and unexpected twists.
The 19-year-old Italian prodigy led a Mercedes one-two finish ahead of teammate George Russell, while Lewis Hamilton finally secured his first podium for Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc settled for fourth after showing flashes of brilliance but couldn’t match Hamilton’s tire preservation, his hards degrading faster due to overzealous early pushes.
Further back, the spotlight fell on Oliver Bearman, who delivered another composed and quietly impressive drive to fifth place for Haas, continuing to cement his reputation as one of the most promising young talents on the grid.
Pierre Gasly held on to sixth for Alpine, while Liam Lawson completed a solid midfield campaign for Racing Bulls with seventh‑place finish.
Isack Hadjar salvaged eighth for Red Bull after teammate Max Verstappen suffered a heartbreaking retirement in the closing stages. Carlos Sainz notched a ninth‑place finish for Williams as Franco Colapinto bagged his first point for Alpine.
2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Team | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | +5.5 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +25.3 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +28.9 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | +57.3 |
| 6 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +59.6 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +80.6 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | +87.2 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +1 Lap |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | +1 Lap |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | +1 Lap |
| 12 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | +1 Lap |
| 13 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | +1 Lap |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | +1 Lap |
| 15 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | +1 Lap |
| 16 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | DNF |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | DNF |
| 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | DNF |
| 19 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | DNS |
| 20 | Lando Norris | McLaren | DNS |
| 21 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | DNS |
| 22 | Alex Albon | Williams | DNS |
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