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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Kieran Jackson

Lewis Hamilton claims historic first win for Ferrari at Chinese Grand Prix

  • Lewis Hamilton won the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his first victory for Ferrari and the team's first sprint race win.
  • Hamilton, who started from pole position, led the 19-lap race from start to finish, holding off Max Verstappen to win by over seven seconds.
  • This victory is Hamilton's first in any format since the 2024 Belgian GP, ending a six-month winless streak.
  • Oscar Piastri finished second for McLaren after overtaking Verstappen, who came in third.
  • Championship leader Lando Norris finished eighth, earning only one point. Qualifying for the main race will follow later on Saturday.
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