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Kimi Antonelli captures his first Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, making history as the second-youngest winner ever and the first Italian since 2006. Driving for Mercedes, Antonelli starts from pole but briefly loses the lead to Lewis Hamilton. By lap three, he retakes control with a decisive move at Turn 14.
While George Russell battles with Ferrari, Antonelli builds a commanding lead, even surviving a close call on lap 52. He finishes 5.5 seconds ahead of Russell, securing a stunning 1-2 for Mercedes.
Hamilton clinches his first podium with Ferrari, overcoming teammate Charles Leclerc on lap 40. Ollie Bearman impresses with a fifth-place finish for Haas, while Pierre Gasly takes sixth for Alpine. Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson complete the points in eighth and seventh, respectively. Max Verstappen retires after a challenging race.
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