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Why Hamilton's Sprint-Pole was so confusing for Ferrari - F1 Chinese GP Friday Analysis
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In a surprise twist of events, it’s a Sprint Pole for Lewis Hamilton, the oldest pole winner of any F1 format since Nigel Mansell in 1994. Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session, why the Ferrari's “peaky” nature may have helped Lewis to pole, the “mega” lap that led to Max Verstappen joining Hamilton on the front row, Lando Norris’ mistake in SQ3 and why it backs up his comments on adapting to his tricky McLaren.
0:00 Hamilton's Sprint Pole
2:32 Verstappen's Mega Lap & Lawson's Struggles
5:17 McLaren's Hopes for China
7:37 Looking Ahead
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Duration
10:13
Posted
Mar 21, 2025
Series
Formula 1
Event
Chinese GP
Sub-event
SPRINT QU
Location
Shanghai International Circuit
Drivers
Lewis Hamilton
Drivers
Max Verstappen
Drivers
Oscar Piastri
Drivers
Lando Norris
Teams
Ferrari
Teams
Red Bull Racing
Teams
McLaren
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