Battle for P2 - Pulling Away
Russell pulling ahead of Hamilton. Should have a safe gap in about 3 laps.
LIVELAP 6
P3
P2
🏁 Safe gap in about 3 laps
Round 2 · 13 to 15 March 2026
Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Race results
Antonelli won the race from pole, 5.515 seconds clear of Russell. Hamilton took P3.
Biggest climb: Sainz, from P17 on the grid to P9.
7 cars didn't finish: Verstappen, Alonso, Stroll, Piastri, Norris, Bortoleto and Albon.
Antonelli set the fastest lap, 1:35.275 on lap 52. Since 2025 that earns nothing but bragging rights.
P2
Russell
P1
Antonelli
P3
Hamilton
Full results
| Pos | Driver | Time | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Kimi Antonelli Mercedes | 1:33:15.607 | 25 |
| P2 | George Russell Mercedes | +5.515 | 18 |
| P3 | Lewis Hamilton Ferrari | +25.267 | 15 |
| P4 |  Charles Leclerc Ferrari | +28.894 | 12 |
| P5 |  Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team | +57.268 | 10 |
| P6 |  Pierre Gasly Alpine | +59.647 | 8 |
| P7 |  Liam Lawson Racing Bulls | +80.588 | 6 |
| P8 |  Isack Hadjar Red Bull Racing | +87.247 | 4 |
| P9 |  Carlos Sainz Williams | +1 lap | 2 |
| P10 |  Franco Colapinto Alpine | +1 lap | 1 |
| P11 |  Nico Hulkenberg Audi | +1 lap | |
| P12 |  Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls | +1 lap | |
| P13 |  Valtteri Bottas Cadillac | +1 lap | |
| P14 |  Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team | +1 lap | |
| P15 |  Sergio Perez Cadillac | +1 lap | |
| NC |  Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing | DNF | |
| NC |  Fernando Alonso Aston Martin | DNF | |
| NC |  Lance Stroll Aston Martin | DNF | |
| DNS |  Oscar Piastri McLaren | DNS | |
| DNS |  Lando Norris McLaren | DNS | |
| DNS |  Gabriel Bortoleto Audi | DNS | |
| DNS |  Alexander Albon Williams | DNS |
DNF: didn't finish. NC: not classified, stopped too early to be given a place.
Official results from formula1.com. Updated 12 October 2026.
What Grid Copilot said while it happened
These went to phones live, lap by lap. The app explains the race as it unfolds, so you're never the one asking what just happened.
Missed Safety Car Window
Ocon stayed out as Antonelli, Russell and Hamilton pitted under the Safety Car. They're on fresh tyres now and quicker, so Ocon could lose his position to them for nothing.
LIVELAP 10
⚠️stayed out while rivals pittedunder SC
P3
Hard · 9L
Missed Safety Car Window
Colapinto stayed out as Antonelli, Russell and Hamilton pitted under the Safety Car. They're on fresh tyres now and quicker, so Colapinto could lose his position to them for nothing.
LIVELAP 10
⚠️stayed out while rivals pittedunder SC
P2
Hard · 9L
Battle for P1 - Attack
Hamilton right behind Antonelli. Pressure building. He's within 1 second, so Overtake Mode is switched on, extra power to attack with.
LIVELAP 18
P2
P1
⚡ OVERTAKE MODE · GAP ≤1s