George Russell of Mercedes outpaced the nearest competitor, Lando Norris of McLaren, by over half a second during sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix. This performance highlights Mercedes’ strong start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, following their impressive 1-2 finish in the Melbourne season opener. The team’s early success has confirmed expectations of their competitive edge this year.
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