Autosport Podcast: Reviewing Friday practice and sprint qualifying at the Chinese GP
Lewis Hamilton’s surprise first Ferrari pole headlines the Friday action at the Chinese GP
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording report from the Shanghai International Circuit to review Friday’s sprint qualifying session for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix.
In a surprise, it’s a sprint pole for Lewis Hamilton, the oldest pole of any F1 format since Nigel Mansell in 1994. Alex and Ronald explain why the “peaky” nature of the Ferrari may have helped Lewis to pole and the “mega” lap that has him share the front row with Max Verstappen.
There’s also a discussion on Lando Norris’ mistake in SQ3 and why it backs up his comments on adapting to his tricky McLaren, and who Alex and Ronald think will win tomorrow morning’s sprint race.
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