Sports · 13 March 2026

George Russell Fastest In Chinese Grand Prix Practice

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With only one practice session this weekend, drivers have less time to prepare for the first sprint event. Mercedes' George Russell achieved the quickest lap time in this single session, just 0.029 seconds faster than team-mate Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc placed second overall, while Arvid Lindblad's Racing Bulls car stopped on track, causing a yellow flag.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 March 2026 at 4:10

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