Verstappen is in pole position. Hamilton at the end. Chinese Grand Prix qualifying results

The qualifying session for the Chinese Grand Prix concluded at the Shanghai International Circuit.

The reigning champion and winner of three out of four races this season, Max Verstappen, set the fastest time. The Red Bull driver's best time was 1:33.660, only 0.322 seconds slower than his teammate Sergio Perez.

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin secured the third position, showing his prowess on the track.

Carlos Sainz Jr., the only driver besides Verstappen to win a race this season, qualified seventh for Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion from Mercedes, failed to advance from the first segment, ending up in eighteenth place.

Chinese Grand Prix
Qualifying

Final Segment

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) — 1:33.660
2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) — 1:33.982
3. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) — 1:34.148
4. Lando Norris (McLaren) — 1:34.165
5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) — 1:34.273
6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 1:34.289
7. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) — 1:34.297
8. George Russell (Mercedes) — 1:34.433
9. Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) — 1:34.604
10. Valtteri Bottas (Kick-Zauber) — 1:34.665

Second Segment

11. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) — 1:34.838
12. Daniel Ricciardo (RB) — 1:34.934
13. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) — 1:35.223
14. Alexander Albon (Williams) — 1:35.241
15. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) — 1:35.463

Third Segment

16. Guanyu Zhou (Kick-Zauber) — 1:35.505
17. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) — 1:35.516
18. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) — 1:35.573
19. Yuki Tsunoda (RB) — 1:35.746
20. Logan Sargeant (Williams) — 1:36.358

Reminder, Max Verstappen also won the sprint race today. The main race will take place tomorrow, starting at 9:00 Central European Time. The Dailysports team has prepared information on where you can watch Chinese Grand Prix in your country.