In a landmark achievement at the Shanghai International Circuit, Oscar Piastri secured his first-ever F1 pole position during the qualifying session for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. The Australian driver, representing McLaren, delivered a stellar lap time of 1:30.641, narrowly edging out Mercedes’ George Russell by a mere 0.082 seconds.
F1 Chinese GP Qualifying Results:
Q3
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:30.641
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:30.723
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:30.793
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:30.817
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 1:30.927
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:31.021
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 1:31.079
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 1:31.103
- Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) – 1:31.638
- Alex Albon (Williams) – 1:31.706
Q2
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1:31.625
- Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 1:31.632
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 1:31.688
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 1:31.773
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 1:31.840
Q1
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 1:31.992
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 1:32.018
- Jack Doohan (Alpine) – 1:32.092
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – 1:32.141
- Liam Lawson (Red Bull) – 1:32.174
Piastri’s Reaction:
Expressing his elation, Piastri remarked, “Achieving my first pole position in Formula 1 is a dream come true. The team has worked tirelessly, and this result reflects our collective effort. I’m excited for the race and hope to convert this into a strong performance.”
Insights from Competitors:
George Russell highlighted the narrow margins, stating, “It’s always tough to miss out by such a small gap, but congratulations to Oscar. We’ll push hard in the race.”
Lando Norris acknowledged his minor error, noting, “I made a slight mistake on my final lap, which cost me. Nonetheless, it’s a positive result for the team.”
Looking Ahead:
With Piastri leading the grid, anticipation builds for the main race. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if the young Australian can translate his qualifying success into a race victory amidst fierce competition.
