Hamilton returns to Shanghai where he won with Ferrari
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Lewis Hamilton finished on the podium for the first time as a Ferrari driver at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. The result boosts Ferrari’s points haul and Hamilton’s position in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings as the team chases its first full race win since 2024. The weekend also featured a China GP sprint race marked by Max Verstappen’s poor start, a strong Ferrari challenge, and a bold move from rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Reported Facts
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- •Lewis Hamilton secured his first Formula 1 podium with Ferrari at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
- •The race took place at the Shanghai International Circuit, where Hamilton previously took his only Ferrari win.
- •Ferrari is seeking its first Grand Prix victory since the 2024 season.
- •Daily Sabah reported that Ferrari targeted at least a podium finish for Hamilton in Shanghai.
- •The China GP sprint race included a bad start by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen.
- •Mercedes junior Andrea Kimi Antonelli made an aggressive overtaking move during the Shanghai sprint race.
- •Hamilton’s podium finish adds valuable constructors’ championship points to Ferrari’s 2026 campaign.
- •Regional outlets in Argentina and Japan highlighted a close on-track fight involving Ferrari cars during the sprint event.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Ferrari converts Hamilton’s Shanghai podium into a race win at an upcoming Grand Prix Ferrari could close the gap to Red Bull and Mercedes in the 2026 constructors’ standings.
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