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Piastri achieves his first pole at the Shanghai F1 GP: McLaren continues its winning streak
In the heart of the Shanghai International Circuit, Oscar Piastri wrote a new chapter in his career after securing pole position in the qualifying session for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. This result consolidates the dominance that McLaren has maintained during the early part of the season, especially after the tactical sweep achieved at the Australian GP just a week ago.
Saturday’s qualifying was preceded by an exciting sprint race on Friday, where Lewis Hamilton achieved his first victory wearing Ferrari colors. In that short race, where only the top eight score points, a close battle for second place took place between Max Verstappen and Piastri himself. With a precise tactical move in the final laps, the Australian overtook four-time world champion Verstappen, adding seven more points to the papaya team.
Starting grid reveals a competitive weekend
The qualifying session set up a grid that promises tension and uncertainty for Sunday’s race. Oscar Piastri leads from pole, establishing himself as the favorite. George Russell of Mercedes will start in second position, while Lando Norris (also from McLaren, last weekend’s champion) will line up third. Max Verstappen from Red Bull Racing will complete the top four.
Performance data reveal a particularly tough weekend for Christian Horner’s team. Liam Lawson, the young driver brought in to replace Sergio Pérez, was eliminated in the first phase of qualifying, finishing with the worst time in his group. This result reflects the difficulties Red Bull faces in maintaining competitiveness against McLaren’s push.
The full lineup for the Grand Prix is as follows:
How to watch the Formula 1 Grand Prix live
The main race will take place on Sunday, March 23, when all 20 drivers will compete on the Chinese circuit. The event requires special attention to the time zone: the start is scheduled for 01:00 a.m. on Monday, Mexico time, demanding early mornings for fans in Latin America.
Official coverage will be available through Fox Sports, Fox Sports Premium, and F1 TV Pro. Although live coverage requires a subscription, our editorial team will provide minute-by-minute updates and in-depth analysis of the race’s development.
The Shanghai International Circuit features unique characteristics that influence the behavior of the cars. With a length of 5,451 meters and 16 challenging corners, the Chinese layout imposes specific demands on aerodynamics and friction management. This Sunday, drivers will complete 58 laps, a recent change that increased the total race distance to 315.158 kilometers (previously 56 laps). This adjustment directly impacts fuel consumption and tire degradation.
The complete 2025 Formula 1 calendar
The 2025 F1 season has brought significant changes to the driver lineup, including the addition of Kimi Antonelli as a rookie for Mercedes. The young talent surprised at the Australian GP by climbing from 16th to fourth place, demonstrating competitive potential from his first races.
Below is the full calendar of all the Grands Prix for the season:
With Piastri leading the battle in Shanghai, McLaren aims to extend its dominance while Red Bull seeks to regain competitiveness in upcoming F1 challenges. The season promises high-level competition at every upcoming event.