F1 Chinese GP live commentary and updates - Qualifying
Follow updates for qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix after George Russell won the sprint race
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Leclerc improves, but only enough for second.
Hamilton now takes second.
This'll be a nervous wait for Kimi, as Russell will be last to cross the line.
Piastri fails to improve much, he's fourth.
Brilliant from Gasly who goes sixth and above both Red Bulls.
Russell makes it a Mercedes 1-2, but it still isn't enough - ANTONELLI POLE!
Kimi Antonelli becomes F1's youngest ever polesitter, a record previously held by Sebastian Vettel - kudos!
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Antonelli: "Was a pretty clean session, so really happy. Was a really good session, no mistake and looking forward to the race tomorrow.
"I saw he had a issue, but I just tried to keep my focus and stay calm."
Russell: "Damage limitation. Just really happy to be standing here. It could've been much worse."
Hamilton: "It was a really tough qualifying, bit harder this one with the wind. So putting a lap together was a challenge. I'm really happy to be here and with these guys."
By: Ed Hardy
