Full Results Chinese GP FP1 | Mercedes makes statement in Shanghai
Photo: Race Pictures
Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
Mercedes has once again made a statement during the only free practice session of the weekend.
George Russell was the quickest during the only non-competitive session in Shanghai. His best lap time was a 1:32.741. The British driver finished ahead of Kimi Antonelli.
The closest driver to the two Mercedes was Lando Norris, who finished around five tenths behind. The lead Red Bull Racing driver, Max Verstappen, finished sixth.
The fewest laps were completed by Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad, who had to stop on track due to issues with his car.
Photo: Race Pictures
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Full Results | FP1 of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
| Position | Driver | Lap time |
| 1. | George Russell (Mercedes) | 1:32.741 |
| 2. | Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) | 1:32.861 |
| 3. | Lando Norris (McLaren) | 1:33.296 |
| 4. | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | 1:33.472 |
| 5. | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | 1:33.599 |
| 6. | Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) | 1:34.129 |
| 7. | Oliver Bearman (Haas) | 1:34.426 |
| 8. | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | 1:34.541 |
| 9. | Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) | 1:34.639 |
| 10. | Pierre Gasly (Alpine) | 1:34.676 |
| 11. | Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) | 1:34.773 |
| 12. | Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) | 1:34.828 |
| 13. | Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) | 1:34.856 |
| 14. | Esteban Ocon (Haas) | 1:34.877 |
| 15. | Franco Colapinto (Alpine) | 1:34.947 |
| 16. | Alex Albon (Williams) | 1:35.480 |
| 17. | Carlos Sainz (Williams) | 1:35.679 |
| 18. | Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) | 1:35.856 |
| 19. | Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) | 1:36.057 |
| 20. | Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) | 1:37.224 |
| 21. | Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) | 1:37.896 |
| 22. | Sergio Perez (Cadillac) | 1:39.200 |
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