Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter after Chinese Grand Prix qualifying
Kimi Antonelli made history by taking pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver ever to do so in Formula One. The Mercedes driver led a front-row lockout with teammate George Russell, breaking Sebastian Vettel’s previous record. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will start behind the Mercedes pair, while world champion Lando Norris qualified sixth. The session saw drama for several drivers, including Russell who overcame technical issues to secure second place.
Match highlights
- Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest pole-sitter in F1 history.
- George Russell joined Antonelli on the front row, despite facing gear and technical problems during qualifying.
- Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will start from the second row, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris behind them.
- Max Verstappen struggled and qualified only eighth, continuing a difficult weekend for Red Bull.
- The qualifying session featured notable recoveries, with Russell and Hamilton both overcoming setbacks to secure strong grid positions.
