News Details
Chinese GP: Antonelli becomes youngest ever pole-sitter in F1!
© XPB Michael Delaney
14/03/2026 at 08:2214/03/2026 at 08:37 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Teen sensation Kimi Antonelli delivered a breakthrough moment in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest pole-sitter in Formula 1 history after a dramatic Q3 session in Shanghai. The Mercedes rookie seized the opportunity when team-mate and championship leader George Russell ran into trouble during the decisive phase of qualifying, allowing Antonelli to secure the top spot with a composed late effort. Russell entered the final shootout chasing consecutive poles, but his bid unravelled early in Q3 when a powertrain issue left his car crawling to a halt on...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix – Qualifying Results
Scares were the order of the day at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix as...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 2026 Australian Grand Prix – Race Results
George Russell took victory at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, after...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix – Sprint Qualifying...
George Russell dominated Sprint Qualifying to take pole position for the...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Chinese Grand Prix Free Practice 1 - Results
© XPB Michael Delaney
13/03/2026 at 04:4713/03/2026 at 05:08...
1w ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pedro Acosta tops opening Brazilian MotoGP practice
Pedro Acosta continued his fine early-season form as he posted the best...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rain delays start of MotoGP Brazilian GP practice
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Why prisoners are helping cleanup work at Goiania...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP riders wary of ‘super dirty’ Goiania track...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Takuma Sato makes Indy 500 return with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Takuma Sato will drive...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves confirms return for 26th...
Helio Castroneves has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves to attempt 2026 Indianapolis 500...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC working to secure future of Safari Rally Kenya...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Elfyn Evans retires as drivers...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Scotland brings top tier rallying back to...
The 2027 WRC calendar should have an exciting new event on the calendar:...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC to return to GB in 2027 as Scotland secures...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal and Man City cooking up plan to lure La Liga...
Arsenal and Manchester City are interested in signing the Barcelona...
41m ago from CaughtOffside.com
'We'll do everything to win' | Redknapp sits down with...
Jamie Redknapp meets Eberechi Eze at Arsenal's training ground to talk...
11m ago from SkySports.com
“It’s a lot of pressure!” - Freddy Adu weighs in...
Freddy Adu has shared advice for Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman amid Lionel...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Mikel Arteta drops intriguing team selection hint for...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has not confirmed one way or another if it...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Audi address sudden Jonathan Wheatley departure with...
It is official: Jonathan Wheatley has left Audi... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
Aston Martin F1 issue official statement moments after...
Aston Martin F1 team have released an official... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Carlos Sainz reveals why leaving McLaren ‘was the...
Carlos Sainz has revealed why he believes... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
