Friday’s Sprint qualifying saw treacherous track conditions force the best out of the field of drivers rather than their cars, with McLaren’s Lando Norris emerging on top, with Max Verstappen clocking in only fourth, leaving everyone eagerly awaiting Saturday’s Sprint event.

Check out our pictures from the day’s action at the Shanghai International Circuit.

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