The battle to head the grid in China led to another swing in performance, with Mercedes' drivers taking back a top spot that Ferrari's drivers - and perhaps Red Bull's Max Verstappen - will be aiming for when the lights go out on Sunday.

Before the battle resumes, here is our gallery of Saturday's action from Shanghai.

(L to R): Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal with Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team Investor. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alain Prost (FRA) Renault F1 Team Special Advisor. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW42. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team RS19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team RS19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL34. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF90. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W10. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team RS19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 crashed in the third practice session. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso crashed in the third practice session. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 crashed in the third practice session. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 crashed in the third practice session. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing C38. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL34. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W10. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing RB15. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Alain Prost (FRA) Renault F1 Team Special Advisor. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Graeme Lowdon (GBR) and Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing RB15. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL34.Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL34. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W10. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF90. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W10. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Williams Racing FW42. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB15. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF90. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault F1 Team RS19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team RS19 leaves the pits. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme with Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL34. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF90. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team RS19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB15. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault F1 Team RS19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team VF-19. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB15. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team RS19 leaves the pits. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing RB15. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF90 and Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF90 in the pits. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates his pole position with third placed Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in qualifying parc ferme. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates his pole position in qualifying parc ferme. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): second placed Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 congratulates team mate Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 on his pole position in qualifying parc ferme. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in qualifying parc ferme. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in qualifying parc ferme. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Qualifying top three in parc ferme (L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, second; Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1, pole position; Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari, third. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Qualifying top three in parc ferme (L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, second; Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1, pole position; Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari, third. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 with Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in qualifying parc ferme. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 receives the Pirelli Pole Position award from Jean Todt (FRA) FIA President in qualifying parc ferme. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari in the post qualifying FIA Press Conference. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in the post qualifying FIA Press Conference. 13.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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