Chinese Grand Prix 2025 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Oscar Piastri returned to the top step of the podium at the Chinese Grand Prix, dominating Sunday's main race with a commanding 9.748-second victory over teammate Lando Norris. The Australian's third win of the season came after Lewis Hamilton delivered a fairytale sprint victory on Saturday, the seven-time champion claiming his first win in Ferrari colors. George Russell completed the main race podium for Mercedes, as McLaren's one-two finish re-established their control of the championship battle.

The weekend's narrative centered on Hamilton's emotional sprint triumph, as the British legend converted sprint pole into victory ahead of Piastri and Verstappen. The moment marked a watershed in Formula 1 history, proving Hamilton's move to Ferrari had immediate dividends. However, Sunday's Grand Prix belonged entirely to Piastri, who controlled proceedings from pole position with clinical precision around Shanghai's flowing layout. Norris secured second place after a spirited battle with Russell, while Ferrari's race pace disappointingly fell short of their sprint form, leaving Hamilton to finish outside the podium positions.

Piastri's third victory in five rounds extended his championship lead, while McLaren's dominance in race trim reasserted itself after Verstappen's Japanese interruption. Hamilton's sprint win provided Ferrari and the Tifosi with a euphoric moment, though the contrast between their sprint and race performances highlighted ongoing development challenges. With sprint qualifying showcasing Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli's potential, the Chinese Grand Prix weekend demonstrated the multi-faceted competition developing across Formula 1's new order.