George Russell claimed his first Formula One sprint race win at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, maintaining his perfect start to the season after a closely fought contest that highlighted both Mercedes’ strengths and the evolving competitive order under the 2026 regulations.
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Yeah Collapinto is one of those drivers that you need to be careful with when racing wheel to wheel, but Lewis is losing around 10-15 points of DF with the damage, looks like the baregboard is completely gone as well as floor damage, pace is suprisingly good though considering.
Shame because with an intact car he wouldve been challenging Russell and piastri, probably right behind leclerc. Surprised that it was a racing incident considering his collision history
wth was that? charles try to play smart by turn of SM mode and letting oscar go and then despretly try to stay behind him and spun on his own and damaged.. ahh man what a bad race for the team..