Event: Chinese Grand Prix
Track: Shanghai International Circuit
Warm-up lap starts at: 15:00 Local | 09:00 CET | 08:00 UK | 00:00 LA | 16:00 Tokio
Max Verstappen secures a dominant pole position, leading the field into tomorrow's race. Sergio Perez locks down P2, setting up a Red Bull front-row. Fernando Alonso surprises with a strong P3 for Aston Martin, showing off the team's upgrades.
Lando Norris places a solid fourth, indicating McLaren's competitive pace. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are set to start closely behind, aiming to challenge the leaders. George Russell manages P8, leading Mercedes' efforts. Tune in as the grid comes alive for what promises to be a thrilling race in Shanghai!
F1 Starting Grid 2024 Chinese GP
| Pos | No | Driver | Team | Lap Time | Pole gap |
| 1 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:33,660 | |
| 2 | 11 | Sergio Pérez | Red Bull | 1:33,982 | +0,322s |
| 3 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:34,148 | +0,488s |
| 4 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:34,165 | +0,505s |
| 5 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:34,273 | +0,613s |
| 6 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:34,289 | +0,629s |
| 7 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:34,297 | +0,637s |
| 8 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:34,433 | +0,773s |
| 9 | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg | Haas | 1:34,604 | +0,944s |
| 10 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Sauber | 1:34,665 | +1,005s |
| 11 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:34,838 | +1,178s |
| 12 | 3 | Daniel Ricciardo | Racing Bulls | 1:34,934 | +1,274s |
| 13 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:35,223 | +1,563s |
| 14 | 23 | Alex Albon | Williams | 1:35,241 | +1,581s |
| 15 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:35,463 | +1,803s |
| 16 | 24 | Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 1:35,505 | +1,845s |
| 17 | 20 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:35,516 | +1,856s |
| 18 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:35,573 | +1,913s |
| 19 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 1:35,746 | +2,086s |
| 20 | 2 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 1:36,358 | +2,698s |
Penalty:
- Logan Sargeant, Williams #2 - Required to start from the pit lan, due to car modifying under Parc Fermé conditions.
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