Emotional Antonelli wins maiden grand prix with Mercedes 1-2 in ChinaWinner Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli (centre), second-placed Mercedes' British driver George Russell (left) and third-placed Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton (right) celebrate on the poidum after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on Sunday, March 15, 2026. (afp)SHANGHAI - An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who made his maiden podium for Ferrari. The 19-year-old Antonelli converted being the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history into victory after both McLarens dramatically failed to start the Shanghai race. Early championship leader Russell was full of praise for his young teammate after the dominant Mercedes team secured a one-two for the second race running. - McLaren, Red Bull woes -Once the dust settled and they went racing again, Antonelli led from Hamilton, with Leclerc third and Russell fourth.

Source: Bangkok Post March 15, 2026 13:34 UTC