George Russell: Claims Sprint Pole

Russell claimed Sprint Qualifying pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix, as Kimi Antonelli ensured Mercedes locked out the front row in Shanghai, Formula1.com reports.

Analysis:

Russell would set the fastest lap in all three segments of Sprint Qualifying on the Shanghai International Circuit. His lap of 1:31.520 in SQ3 would be the best so far of the weekend. Russell would be three-tenths clear of Antonelli and six-tenths clear of Norris. The Mercedes star looks poised to dominate Saturday's Sprint in China.