F1 Full Results | Russell fends off Ferrari to take Sprint Race victory in China

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04:40, 14 Mar

Updated: 05:54, 14 Mar

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byHenry Eccles

George Russell is on the top step again, after a thrilling Sprint Race in Shanghai.

The Silver Arrows driver was locked in a thrilling battle with Lewis Hamilton for the lead in the first part of the Sprint, but rocketed ahead in the second, after the Ferraris fought amongst themselves.

Antonelli, P5 in the end, received a ten second penalty for an accident with Isack Hadjar. The Italian had a slow start once again, as did Max Verstappen who finished P9.

Leclerc threatened Russell at the very end, after a Safety Car restart following Hulkenberg's retirement.

Here are the full results:

Position	Driver	Gap
1	George Russell	-
2	Charles Leclerc	+0.674
3	Lewis Hamilton	+2.554
4	Lando Norris	+4.433
5	Kimi Antonelli	+5.688
6	Oscar Piastri	+6.809
7	Liam Lawson	+10.900
8	Ollie Bearman	+11.271
9	Max Verstappen	+11.619
10	Esteban Ocon	+13.887
11	Pierre Gasly	+14.780
12	Carlos Sainz	+15.753
13	Gabriel Bortoleto	+15.858
14	Franco Colapinto	+16.393
15	Isack Hadjar	+16.430
16	Alexander Albon	+20.014
17	Fernando Alonso	+21.599
18	Lance Stroll	+21.971
19	Sergio Perez	+28.241