Lewis Hamilton claims historic first win for Ferrari at Chinese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton won the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his first victory for Ferrari and the team's first sprint race win.
Hamilton, who started from pole position, led the 19-lap race from start to finish, holding off Max Verstappen to win by over seven seconds.
This victory is Hamilton's first in any format since the 2024 Belgian GP, ending a six-month winless streak.
Oscar Piastri finished second for McLaren after overtaking Verstappen, who came in third.
Championship leader Lando Norris finished eighth, earning only one point. Qualifying for the main race will follow later on Saturday.
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