Formula One: Chinese Grand Prix results

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Oscar Piastri claimed a commanding victory in the 2025 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, held at the Shanghai International Circuit. The Australian driver, racing for McLaren, took control of the 56-lap race from start to finish, crossing the line in 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 55.026 seconds.

Piastri’s teammate, Lando Norris, secured second place, finishing 9.748 seconds behind his teammate. George Russell of Mercedes completed the podium in third, finishing 11.097 seconds off the lead. Despite some challenges, Max Verstappen of Red Bull finished in fourth, 16.656 seconds behind Piastri, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc rounding out the top five, 23.211 seconds behind.

Lewis Hamilton, also driving for Ferrari, finished sixth, while Esteban Ocon (Haas), Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), and Alexander Albon (Williams) secured positions seven through nine. Oliver Bearman (Haas) completed the top ten, ahead of Pierre Gasly (Alpine) and Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), who finished 11th and 12th, respectively.

Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams), Isack Hadjar (Red Bull), and Liam Lawson (Red Bull) finished in 13th to 15th, while Jack Doohan (Alpine), Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber), Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber), and Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) all finished one lap down. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) was forced to retire from the race on the fifth lap due to brake issues.

World Championship Standings:

In the driver's standings, Lando Norris leads with 44 points, closely followed by Max Verstappen (36 points) and George Russell (35 points). Oscar Piastri moves into fourth place with 34 points.

In the constructors' standings, McLaren leads with 78 points, ahead of Mercedes (53 points) and Red Bull (36 points). Ferrari sits in fourth with 35 points, while Williams, Aston Martin, and Haas round out the rest of the field.

As the season progresses, McLaren’s strong performance in China puts them firmly in the hunt for both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships.

Formula One Chinese Grand Prix Results:

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:30:55.026

2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – +9.748s

3. George Russell (Mercedes) – +11.097s

4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +16.656s

5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +23.211s

6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +25.381s

7. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – +49.969s

8. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +53.748s

9. Alexander Albon (Williams) – +56.321s

10. Oliver Bearman (Haas) – +1:01.303s

11. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – +1:07.195s

12. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – +1:10.204s

13. Carlos Sainz Jr (Williams) – +1:16.387s

14. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – +1:18.875s

15. Liam Lawson (Red Bull) – +1:21.147s

16. Jack Doohan (Alpine) – +1:28.401s

17. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – 1 lap

18. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 1 lap

19. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 1 lap

Retirement: Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – Brake issues (Lap 5)

World Championship Standings (After Chinese Grand Prix):

Drivers' Championship:

1. Lando Norris (44 pts)

2. Max Verstappen (36 pts)

3. George Russell (35 pts)

4. Oscar Piastri (34 pts)

5. Kimi Antonelli (18 pts)

6. Charles Leclerc (18 pts)

7. Lewis Hamilton (17 pts)

8. Alexander Albon (12 pts)

9. Lance Stroll (8 pts)

10. Esteban Ocon (6 pts)

11. Nico Hulkenberg (6 pts)

12. Yuki Tsunoda (3 pts)

13. Oliver Bearman (1 pt)

Constructors' Championship:

1. McLaren (78 pts)

2. Mercedes (53 pts)

3. Red Bull (36 pts)

4. Ferrari (35 pts)

5. Williams (12 pts)

6. Aston Martin (8 pts)

7. Haas (7 pts)

8. Sauber (6 pts)

9. RB (3 pts)