F1 Drivers Face Resurfaced Track and Sprint Race at Chinese Grand Prix

Lando Norris leads the championship as McLaren aims to maintain dominance, while rivals seek to adapt to new challenges in Shanghai.

Lando Norris enters the Chinese Grand Prix as the championship leader after a dramatic victory in Australia, with McLaren showing strong performance.
The Shanghai International Circuit has been resurfaced, creating uncertainty for teams regarding tire strategies and track conditions.
This weekend marks the first Sprint race of the season, reducing practice time to just one hour and adding strategic complexity.
Mercedes had a strong start to the season, with George Russell securing a podium and rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieving a standout fourth-place finish in Australia.
Ferrari and Red Bull aim to recover after underwhelming performances in Melbourne, with Red Bull acknowledging historical challenges at the Shanghai circuit.