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Chinese Grand Prix Sprint betting odds analysed
We’ve looked at the best bets on the market after Mercedes record a 1-2 finish in Sprint Qualifying.
Best Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying bets and odds
As the F1 season continues in Shanghai, we look at the best bets on the market ahead of Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying.
AS IT HAPPENED: Russell takes Sprint pole in China
Live coverage of Friday's Sprint Qualifying session at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
Palmowski secures maiden F1 ACADEMY pole in Shanghai
A busy Qualifying session for F1 ACADEMY ended with Red Bull’s Alisha Palmowski sealing pole position for the first time in China.
Russell clinches pole in China Sprint Qualifying
George Russell claimed Sprint Qualifying pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix, as Kimi Antonelli ensured Mercedes locked out the front row in Shanghai.
Watch the highlights as Russell claims Sprint pole in China
Mercedes came out on top in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix, with George Russell claiming pole ahead of team mate Kimi Antonelli.
Russell reflects on ‘joy to drive’ Sprint pole in China
George Russell labelled his pole-claiming performance in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix as a “joy to drive”, with the Briton confident that Mercedes have “found some improvements” in terms of their race starts.
Ride onboard as Russell takes Chinese GP Sprint pole
George Russell secured pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.
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Mixed emotions for Ferrari drivers in China Sprint Qualifying
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were left with differing views after Sprint Qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit – the former feeling “really pleased” and the latter left to rue issues on his final timed lap.
Norris targets 'opportunity' in China Sprint to beat Russell
Lando Norris believes the start of Saturday's Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix is 'an opportunity for sure' to try and beat the Mercedes of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
Verstappen rues ‘disaster’ day of China Sprint Qualifying
Max Verstappen labelled Friday at the Chinese Grand Prix as a “disaster pace-wise”, with the Red Bull driver suggesting that he does not yet know what the team will do to address the issues for the rest of the weekend after ending Sprint Qualifying in P8.
What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in China
The drivers and teams report back on Sprint Qualifying from the Shanghai International Circuit for the F1 Sprint 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.