F1 Teams Gear Up for Chinese Grand Prix with Sprint Format and Resurfaced Track

Lando Norris leads the Drivers' Championship as Shanghai hosts the season's first sprint race, introducing strategic challenges for teams.

Lando Norris, fresh off his Australian Grand Prix victory, enters the Chinese Grand Prix as the championship leader and a favorite to win.
The Shanghai International Circuit has been resurfaced, adding uncertainty to tire strategies and car performance for the weekend.
The Chinese Grand Prix features the first sprint race of the season, with limited practice time and a condensed schedule increasing strategic complexity.
Mercedes and McLaren are tied in the Constructors' standings, while Ferrari looks to recover after a disappointing season opener in Australia.
Rookies, including Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who impressed with a fourth-place finish in Australia, face new challenges on the demanding Shanghai circuit.