Russell fends off Ferrari in ShanghaiMAGNIFICENT MERCEDES: Russell continued a winning streak, hot off last week’s victory in Australia, at the sprint race in Shanghai, against aggressive Ferrari driversAP, SHANGHAIGeorge Russell of Mercedes stood off a strong challenge from Ferrari to win yesterday’s sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, continuing his early dominance in a new and different season of Formula 1. Russell won the first race of the season in Australia last weekend, following up by taking the 19-lap sprint in China. Mercedes’ George Russell, right, leads Charles Leclerc during the a race in Shanghai yesterday. Russell began to pull away after the early laps with Hamilton fading as the constant battles took a toll on his tires. Four-time world champion Max Verstappen is no fan of the changes, finishing ninth in the sprint race.

Source: Taipei Times March 14, 2026 17:15 UTC