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George Russell secured pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, closely followed by teammate Kimi Antonelli, showcasing Mercedes' strong performance.
In the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes dominated the session. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen faced a challenging day, qualifying eighth behind the leaders.
George Russell dominated the sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, claiming pole position. He leads a strong Mercedes showing ahead of Saturday's race.