A filmmaker with a soft spot for Ronnie Peterson, Gilles Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen and above all, Tazio Nuvolari and Ayrton Senna, is also a diehard Formula One fan since the age of 4 (mid-90's). An avid researcher of the past of Grand Prix Racing since before it was even named F1, and with a thirst for knowledge of the ins and outs of the actuality of the sport, as well as for the technical aspects that define it, is a member of GPblog since 2023, where he has put his love of racing to good use.
F1 teams McLaren and Mercedes can look back on a successful Chinese Grand Prix, following their achievements at the Shanghai International Circuit last Sunday.
Milestones for Piastri, McLaren and Mercedes
Oscar Piastri was able to pip an outstanding George Russell to claim pole for the Chinese Grand Prix, the first Saturday qualifying success of his career in F1.
McLaren also had a rather successful Sunday with Piastri leading his teammate Lando Norris at the flag on Sunday, making it a 1-2 for the papaya team, the 50th time is history the Woking-based outfit managed to claim such a result in Grand Prix. Only Ferrari and Mercedes surpass them in the all-time list.
Following a strong drive on Sunday, George Russel's P3 finish was the 300th podium for Mercedes in Formula 1. A landmark of the success the German team have experienced in F1. However, they still trail Ferrari, McLaren and Williams in number of podiums achieved.
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This article was written in collaboration with Cas van de Kleut.
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