The grid is set for the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri, thanks to the “hairpin of [his] life,” stormed to the front of the field to capture his first Grand Prix pole position. He nipped George Russell for P1 in a thrilling qualifying session and will start right in front of his McLaren teammate Lando Norris,

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.

The FIA have officially confirmed the starting grid for the Chinese Grand Prix, as a late Red Bull change will see one of their drivers start from the pit-lane. F1 Results Today: Lando Norris beaten as FIA issue late penalty at Chinese Grand Prix McLaren's Oscar Piastri had taken poles for sprint races in the past,