Formula 1 race
Kimi Antonelli Wins the Chinese Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton completing the podium at the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2026 in Shanghai.
Formula 1 World Championship · March 15, 2026
Podium
The podium for this race:
π₯ **P1: Kimi Antonelli** (Mercedes) β 25 points
π₯ **P2: George Russell** (Mercedes) β 18 points
π₯ **P3: Lewis Hamilton** (Ferrari) β 15 points
Race Result
Kimi Antonelli won the Chinese Grand Prix at the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2026 in Shanghai, China.
**Full Classification:**
P1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) β 25 pts
P2. George Russell (Mercedes) β 18 pts +5.515s
P3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) β 15 pts +25.267s
P4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) β 12 pts +28.894s
P5. Oliver Bearman (Haas F1 Team) β 10 pts +57.268s
P6. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) β 8 pts +59.647s
P7. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) β 6 pts +1:20.588
P8. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing) β 4 pts +1:27.247
P9. Carlos Sainz (Williams) β 2 pts +11.673s (lapped)
P10. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) β 1 pts +12.403s (lapped)
P11. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) β 0 pts +21.109s (lapped)
P12. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) β 0 pts +22.828s (lapped)
P13. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) β 0 pts +56.158s (lapped)
P14. Esteban Ocon (Haas F1 Team) β 0 pts +1:06.256 (lapped)
P15. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) β 0 pts +1:14.641 (lapped)
P16. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) β 0 pts (retired)
P17. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) β 0 pts (retired)
P18. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) β 0 pts (retired)
P19. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) β 0 pts (did not start)
P20. Lando Norris (McLaren) β 0 pts (did not start)
P21. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) β 0 pts (did not start)
P22. Alexander Albon (Williams) β 0 pts (did not start)
Race Statistics
**Race Statistics:**
- **Circuit:** FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2026, Shanghai
- **Round:** 2
- **Finishers:** 8 / 22
- **DNFs:** Carlos Sainz, Franco Colapinto, Nico Hulkenberg, Arvid Lindblad, Valtteri Bottas, Esteban Ocon, Sergio Perez, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Gabriel Bortoleto, Alexander Albon
- **Average Pit Stops:** 0.0
- **Biggest Mover:** Carlos Sainz (P17 β P9, +8)
Summary
Kimi Antonelli takes the chequered flag at the Chinese Grand Prix, finishing ahead of George Russell by +5.515s. The result earns Kimi Antonelli 25 championship points.