Motor racing-F1 leader Russell wins Shanghai sprint race

Ferrari NV

14/03/2026 03:40

SHANGHAI, March 14 (Reuters) - George Russell won the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday to stretch his Formula One championship lead.

The Briton started on pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit and finished ahead of Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after a late safety car period in the 19-lap race.

Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last weekend.

 (Writing by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Peter Rutherford)

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