Data recap · 15 Mar 2026

Antonelli wins the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix for Mercedes, starting from pole position.

George Russell (Mercedes) finished second, 5.515s behind, with Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) completing the podium.

Fastest lap: Kimi Antonelli, 1:35.275 on lap 52.

Biggest climber: Carlos Sainz, P17 to P9 (+8).

7 retirements: Verstappen (lap 45), Alonso (lap 32), Stroll (lap 9), Piastri (lap 0), Norris (lap 0), Bortoleto (lap 0), Albon (lap 0).

Championship leader: George Russell on 51 points, 4 ahead of Kimi Antonelli after round 2.

Automated recap built from the published race classification. Full classification · Standings