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