The action kicked off in earnest in Shanghai on Friday, with one Lewis Hamilton - a Ferrari newbie - hammering in a blistering flyer in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese GP.

Check out our collection of pictures from the opening day of running at the Shanghai International Circuit.

 

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