Rainy conditions at the end of qualifying for the Sprint Race at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen settle for a fourth-place spot on the grid. Lando Norris captured pole position, putting himself in contention for his first F1 victory of any kind. With Lewis Hamilton starting second, and Fernando Alonso starting third, Verstappen had some work to do if he wanted to get to the top step of the podium.
By Lap 9 he was at the front of the field.
A tremendous start from Hamilton saw the Mercedes driver get the early edge against his countryman, as Norris slid off the track on the
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