Lewis Hamilton Claims Historic Pole Position in China Sprint Race

Lewis Hamilton achieved a remarkable sprint pole position at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, surprising himself with a record-setting lap of 1:30.849 just after a disappointing debut with Ferrari in Australia. He outpaced Max Verstappen by 0.018 seconds, marking a significant turnaround for the team, which had struggled in the previous race. Hamilton expressed his disbelief over the performance, stating he didn't expect to be in this position so soon and was thrilled with the improvements made to the car. His teammate Charles Leclerc qualified fourth, while McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris qualified third and sixth, respectively. Hamilton's strong performance has reignited hopes for Ferrari as they prepare for the sprint race, where both he and the team aim to capitalize on this momentum. George Russell, qualifying fifth, is optimistic about Mercedes' chances in the upcoming sprint race against the top teams.