The first sprint race of the 2025 Formula 1 season has taken place in China.
After a disappointing debut outing for new team Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton responded in style by claiming pole position in yesterday’s sprint shootout.
Max Verstappen earned the other front-row spot, with Oscar Piastri in P3.
Here’s how Saturday’s sprint race unfolded in Shanghai.
Who won the F1 sprint race in China?
Lewis Hamilton converted from pole position to take out the sprint race in Shanghai – his first win with Ferrari.
More to come.
F1 Chinese Grand Prix: Sprint race results, standings
| 1. | Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) | 11. | Alexander Albon (Williams) |
| 2. | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | 12. | Pierre Gasly (Alpine) |
| 3. | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | 13. | Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) |
| 4. | George Russell (Mercedes) | 14. | Liam Lawson (Red Bull) |
| 5. | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | 15. | Oliver Bearman (Haas) |
| 6. | Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) | 16. | Esteban Ocon (Haas) |
| 7. | Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) | 17. | Carlos Sainz (Williams) |
| 8. | Lando Norris (McLaren) | 18. | Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) |
| 9. | Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) | 19. | Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) |
| 10. | Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) | 20. | Jack Doohan (Alpine) |
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F1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championship updated standings, points
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F1 TV channel, live stream: How to watch races in 2025
| Region | TV channel | Streaming |
| UK | Sky Sports F1 | NOW TV, Sky Go |
| USA | ABC | ESPN+, Fubo, Hulu, Sling TV, F1 TV |
| Canada | TSN (English), RDS / Noovo (French) |
TSN Direct, RDS streaming |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Foxtel Go, Kayo Sports |
| India | — | FanCode, F1 TV Pro |
