Chinese Grand Prix
March 23, Shanghai

China hosts the first of six sprint races of
the 2025 campaign – a 100km showpiece
taking place on Saturday. Lando Norris
mastered victory in a thrilling season-
opener in Australia, fending off a late
challenge from rival Max Verstappen

KEY STORYLINES
Tributes to iconic former F1 team owner
Eddie Jordan (right), who has died aged 76.
His team competed from 1991 to 2005,
winning four Grands Prix

Norris aims to maintain promising start
to campaign – McLaren driver had to wait
until Round 6 for race victory in 2024

Lewis Hamilton (inset)
to demand increased
car performance.
Both Ferrari drivers
struggled in Australia
– finishing 8th and 10th

BEHIND THE WHEEL

2024 result: Top 6 places
Max Verstappen, Red Bull
Lando Norris, McLaren
Sergio Perez, Red Bull
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
George Russell, Mercedes

Most wins:
Lewis Hamilton, 6
(2008, 11, 14, 15, 17, 19)
Podiums:
Lewis Hamilton, 9
(1st: 6, 2nd: 1, 3rd: 2)
Lap record:
Michael Schumacher, 2004
1:32.238
Most wins by constructor:
Mercedes, 6
Ferrari, 4

McLaren MCL39: Cars will be
subject to stricter tests on flexible
wings from China onwards

Sources: FIA, Forix, Autosport
Pictures: Getty Images
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