Antonelli turns pole into victory as Mercedes finish 1-2

Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory as Mercedes completed a 1-2 at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Antonelli converted pole into a controlled win at the Shanghai International Circuit, completing 56 laps in 1:33:15.607 and crossing the line about 5.515 seconds clear of teammate George Russell, who finished second.

Antonelli earned 25 championship points and Russell 18; Lewis Hamilton took the final podium position, recording his first podium for Ferrari since joining the team. The result gave Mercedes another 1-2 and framed the early drivers’ title fight tightly between Russell and the rookie Antonelli.