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.
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