2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Highlights

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: <> during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 20: Tyres of McLaren in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 20, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 21, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Pole position qualifier Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren and Aarif Lee pose with the Pirelli Pole Position Award during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren and Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren congratulate each other in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer of McLaren and Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrate in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)
George Russell, 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Friday - Jiri Krenek
2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Friday - Jiri Krenek
Toto Wolff, 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Saturday - Jiri Krenek
Kimi Antonelle, 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Sunday - Seb Kawka
George Russell, 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Sunday - Jiri Krenek
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230136 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230287 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Oracle Red Bull Racing team members on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230295 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with an engineer during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230297 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230298 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21: Sprint Pole qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari is presented with the Pirelli Sprint Pole Position award by Mario Isola, Director of Pirelli F1 during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 21, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images)
HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, portrait during the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2025, 2nd round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from March 21 to 23, 2025 on the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China - Photo Xavi Bonilla / DPPI
Frederic Vasseur, Team Principal Scuderia Ferrari
Zhou Guanyu, Reserve Driver Scuderia Ferrari
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21: Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 21, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2206443454 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing, bestof, topix
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2206443482 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team on the grid with a engineer prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2206463314 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
F1 Grand Prix Of China - Sprint & Qualifying Sport, Motorsport, Formula One Racing SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on on the grid prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the garage during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230226 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the garage during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230228 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the garage during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230234 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 leads Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari and Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230279 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls talks to an engineer on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230300 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of Haas F1 and Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 talk on the grid prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Esteban Ocon of France and Haas F1 looks on prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain driving the (87) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari in the Pitlane during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 overtakes as Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari gets on the grass during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Drivers and team principals gather for a tribute to the late Eddie Jordan prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain driving the (87) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari in the Pitlane during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 overtakes as Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari gets on the grass during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Drivers and team principals gather for a tribute to the late Eddie Jordan prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Alexander Albon of Thailand driving the (23) Williams FW47 Mercedes on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing. 20.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day.
Lia Block (USA) ART. 21.03.2025. FIA Formula Academy, Rd 1, Shanghai, China, Friday.
Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW46. 21.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Sprint Qualifying Day.
James Vowles (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Team Principal. 21.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Sprint Qualifying Day.
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A525 Renault leads Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault leads Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Williams FW47 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault leads Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Steven Petrik, Race Engineer of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber and Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber look on o prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Emma Felbermayr of Austria and Rodin Motorsport (5) prepares to drive during F1 Academy Round 1, race 1 at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber talks with Jose Manuel Lopez Garcia, Race Engineer of Stake F1 Team in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari and Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil driving the (5) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari battle for track position during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

 

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Visa Cash App Racing Bulls duo Isack Hadjar and Yuki Tsunoda struggled to improve on their impressive Saturday Sprint Race and qualifying displays and finished in 11th and 16th, respectively.

Yuki Tsunoda, Driver, VCARB F1 Team

I’m very disappointed—I was definitely expecting more. This is not how I wanted to end up in this race. We lacked the pace we had in the Sprint, so we need to analyze what went wrong. Strategy is another area we need to review—I understand the reasoning behind it, but the key takeaway is how to prevent these situations in the future. The front wing damage was frustrating; perhaps it was debris, but we’ll investigate. Some things were just unfortunate. On the bright side, I scored points in the Sprint, which is valuable, and we know the car has a strong pace. Now, we stay positive and focus on Suzuka—my motivation is already there.

Isack Hadjar, Driver, VCARB F1 Team

It’s frustrating and disappointing because we definitely expected to score points today. I had a strong start that put us in a good position, though, in hindsight, I could have managed the first lap better to avoid some of the chaos. The car felt great all weekend, and our pace was consistently strong throughout the race. I was able to stay close to the cars ahead on the same tyres, which shows how competitive we were. Unfortunately, what happened was beyond my control, but I can’t help but wonder how things might have played out in a one-stop strategy race. We’ll analyze everything with the team and come back stronger in Japan.

Laurent Mekies, Team Principal, VCARB F1 Team

A frustrating Sunday here in Shanghai. For the second race in a row, we left without the points we felt were within our grasp—especially given the pace of the car and the performance of our drivers this weekend. There’s no doubt we have a lot of hard work ahead to refine key areas and ensure we come back stronger.

That said, there are plenty of positives to take away. Our pace was outstanding, and the team showed great ambition all weekend, with both cars reaching Q3 and a fantastic Sprint race where Yuki secured our first points of the season with P6. We have a competitive car and talented drivers, and we were fighting with the frontrunners for most of the weekend—a clear sign of our potential.

We’ll be investigating the cause of Yuki’s front wing failure in the closing stages, but after this demanding double-header, it’s time to regroup in Faenza and Milton Keynes. We’ll analyze our race execution, make the necessary improvements, and come back stronger for the next round in Japan—a home race for Yuki and our PU supplier, Honda.

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