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Catch up on all the Saturday action from China, as the new Formula One season rolled into Shanghai for round two

Norris won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix for McLaren after overcoming a slide off-track in the rain and a late challenge from second-place Verstappen.

The upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, especially following a five-year hiatus, marks a significant chapter in the history of F1 in China. With over 220,000 attendees at the last event, F1’s popularity is rapidly escalating.

Statistics for Sunday's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, round two of the 24-race season and the first of six sprint weekends:

In 2021, F1 drivers received three points for winning the sprint, two for finishing second, and one for coming in third. As this offered little to no incentive to put cars on the line for drivers in the midfield, this was altered in 2022 to the rewards system, which remains in place this year.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has scored his maiden pole position in Formula 1 ahead of Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix by delivering two sizzling laps that were quick enough for the top spot ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell.

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were disqualified from the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix after their cars failed post-race checks on Sunday.

The FIA have confirmed the official final classification for the Chinese Grand Prix following a multitude of hectic post-race changes. After the chequered flag had been waved at Shanghai International Circuit, Formula 1's governing body summoned Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly to see the stewards after both cars had been deemed underweight.

Haas has introduced a cherry blossom-themed livery for the Japanese Grand Prix, coinciding with Ayao Komatsu's appointment as team principal. The livery received positive reviews, though some criticized the focus on aesthetics over performance.