Full results from Free Practice 1 for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, round 2 of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship.

2025 Chinese Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results

Pos Driver Team Time Gap Laps
1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:31.504s 22
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:31.958s + 0.454s 20
3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:32.153s + 0.649s 23
4 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:32.195s + 0.691s 21
5 George Russell Mercedes 1:32.377s + 0.873s 25
6 Nico Hülkenberg Sauber 1:32.507s + 1.003s 20
7 Alexander Albon Williams 1:32.687s + 1.183s 23
8 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:32.766s + 1.262s 22
9 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:32.874s + 1.370s 26
10 Yuki Tsunoda Racing Bulls 1:32.934s + 1.430s 22
11 Oliver Bearman Haas 1:32.967s + 1.463s 22
12 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:32.984s + 1.480s 19
13 Esteban Ocon Haas 1:33.056s + 1.552s 22
14 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:33.123s + 1.619s 22
15 Carlos Sainz Williams 1:33.145s + 1.641s 25
16 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:33.284s + 1.780s 23
17 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls 1:33.385s + 1.881s 22
18 Liam Lawson Red Bull 1:33.631s + 2.127s 22
19 Gabriel Bortoleto Sauber 1:33.822s + 2.318s 23
20 Jack Doohan Alpine 1:33.923s + 2.419s 17
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