Colapinto 14th in China GP Sprint, Russell wins | OneFootball

The Argentine driver delivered a decent performance before facing qualifying. The Briton was once again the best, just like in Australia.

The Sprint race of the Chinese Grand Prix took place at the Shanghai circuit, where the Argentine Franco Colapinto finished in 14th place driving for the Alpine F1 Team, completing all 19 laps just like the winner, George Russell.

Colapinto had a solid race in which he managed to gain some positions using medium tires during the first stint.

However, on lap 13 he had to pit to switch to soft tires, taking advantage of the Safety Car after the incident involving the Audi F1 Team of the German Nico Hülkenberg, who had ended up in a dangerous position.

After the neutralization, the Argentine driver finished the race without issues, adding important mileage in his development within the category.

At the front, Russell showed great performance after starting from pole position, consolidating Mercedes' potential at this event.

Behind him, his teammate Kimi Antonelli lost positions and finished fifth, being overtaken by the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, as well as the McLaren of reigning champion Lando Norris.

The race featured several battles in the midfield. Oscar Piastri finished sixth, followed by Liam Lawson and Oliver Bearman, who completed the points-paying positions.

Further back were Max Verstappen, still struggling with the performance of Red Bull Racing, and Esteban Ocon.

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