Drivers' Standings | Antonelli cuts the gap to Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix
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Updated: 10:04, 15 Mar
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George Russell remains the championship leader after finishing second at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Thanks to winning his first Formula 1 Grand Prix ever, Kimi Antonelli managed to cut the gap to Russell in the drivers' standings. However, the British driver still has a four-point lead.
After scoring his first Ferrari podium in Shanghai, Lewis Hamilton is now a single point behind Charles Leclerc.
Max Verstappen failed to score points today after he was asked by Red Bull Racing to return to the pit lane and retire his car. He is currently eighth in the standings with eight points.
See the complete drivers' standings below!
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World Drivers' Championship standings: Chinese Grand Prix
| Position | Drivers | Points |
| 1. | George Russell (Mercedes) | 51 |
| 2. | Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) | 47 |
| 3. | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | 34 |
| 4. | Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) | 33 |
| 5. | Oliver Bearman (Haas) | 17 |
| 6. | Lando Norris (McLaren) | 15 |
| 7. | Pierre Gasly (Alpine) | 9 |
| 8. | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | 8 |
| 9. | Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) | 8 |
| 10. | Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) | 4 |
| 11. | Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) | 4 |
| 12. | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | 3 |
| 13. | Carlos Sainz (Williams) | 2 |
| 14. | Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) | 2 |
| 15. | Franco Colapinto (Alpine) | 1 |
| 16. | Esteban Ocon (Haas) | 0 |
| 17. | Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) | 0 |
| 18. | Alexander Albon (Williams) | 0 |
| 19. | Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) | 0 |
| 20. | Sergio Perez (Cadillac) | 0 |
| 21. | Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) | 0 |
| 22. | Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) | 0 |
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