Lewis Hamilton claims historic first F1 win for Ferrari in Chinese GP sprint race
Lewis Hamilton claimed a historic first F1 win for Ferrari as he won the sprint race in China on Saturday.
The 40-year-old, who moved to Ferrari amid much fanfare from Mercedes in the off-season, secured a 'gobsmacking' pole position with a brilliant lap on Friday.
And Hamilton did well to retain the lead from lights out in the 19-lap race on Saturday, while he held off Max Verstappen's challenge midway through the race superbly.
Hamilton then took the chequered flag to score eight points in the world championship and his confidence will be high ahead of grand prix qualifying later on Saturday
It is also Ferrari's first ever sprint race victory, in a format introduced back in 2021. It is Hamilton's first win in any format since the 2024 Belgian GP last July.
Oscar Piastri finished second for McLaren, after a late overtake on the Dutchman.
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