Full results from the Sprint race for the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, round 2 of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

2026 Chinese Grand Prix - Sprint Race results

Pos Driver Team Gap Stops
1 George Russell Mercedes 19 laps - 33:38.998s
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari + 0.674s
3 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari + 2.554s
4 Lando Norris McLaren + 4.433s
5 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes + 5.688s
6 Oscar Piastri McLaren + 6.809s
7 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls + 10.900s
8 Oliver Bearman Haas + 11.271s
9 Max Verstappen Red Bull + 11.619s
10 Esteban Ocon Haas + 13.887s
11 Pierre Gasly Alpine + 14.780s
12 Carlos Sainz Williams + 15.753s
13 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi + 15.858s
14 Franco Colapinto Alpine + 16.393s
15 Isack Hadjar Red Bull + 16.430s
16 Alexander Albon Williams + 20.014s
17 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin + 21.599s
18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin + 21.971s
19 Sergio Perez Cadillac + 28.241s
Nico Hülkenberg Audi DNF
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