Hamilton savoured a “really special” first victory in Ferrari red after winning the sprint race in dominant fashion. The seven-time world champion controlled the race from pole position to add a sprint victory to his record six grands prix triumphs in Shanghai.

McLaren’s dominance, Lewis Hamilton’s bid to bounce back after a disappointing Ferrari debut, and the death of Eddie Jordan have generated headlines as Formula 1 prepares for its first Sprint weekend of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton won the first sprint race of the 2025 Formula One season, his first victory with Ferrari since joining the team over the winter. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen finished second and third at the Shanghai International Circuit.