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George Russell wins Chinese Grand Prix sprint race after pole position victory

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British driver George Russell claimed the win at China's Sprint Race following a dominant performance where he started from "pole" ahead of teammate Antonelli, marking his second fastest time during Friday training sessions as Mercedes continued its championship lead while McLaren and Ferrari threatened to close gaps behind Red Bull after their recent struggles in qualifying.

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    The British driver George Russell won the Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, securing a podium finish alongside his Ferrari teammates.
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    In qualifying sessions for both races and training leading up to it, Mercedes established dominance while McLaren and Ferrari threatened from second place with Red Bull suffering setbacks.
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    Antonio Giovinazzi qualified ahead of Charles Leclerc in Saturday's Sprint Qualifying session despite Russell taking pole position overall.
Mar 14 George Russell won the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, with his Ferrari teammates also finishing on the podium.