Kimi Antonelli, at just 19, claimed his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, solidifying Mercedes’s dominance early in the season. The youngest pole-sitter in F1 history finished ahead of teammate George Russell and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who earned his first podium with the team. Antonelli faced challenges late in the race but maintained his lead to win by over five seconds. Max Verstappen’s retirement marked another disappointing outing for Red Bull, while McLaren’s cars failed to start.
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