Post-Race Report Card
Chinese Grand Prix
Round 2 · March 15, 2026
Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
1:33:15.607
Started P1
George Russell
Mercedes
+5.515
Started P2
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
+25.267
Started P3
Race Recap
Antonelli made pole count at the Chinese Grand Prix, delivering a commanding win for Mercedes. A 84 OVR performance grade backs up the result. Russell finished second for Mercedes, with Hamilton completing the podium.
The Decisive Factor
The tire war went to Hamilton, who earned a 98 TIR tire management grade by extending stint performance beyond the field average.
Through the Field
The biggest mover in the field was Bearman, who sliced from P10 to P5: 5 positions gained.
Championship Impact
Antonelli commands a 100% title probability heading into the next round. Antonelli leads Russell by 102 points in the standings.
Survival Race
7 DNFs made this one of the more dramatic races of the season. Among the casualties: Verstappen (P8), Piastri (P5), Norris (P6).
Laps
56
Fastest Lap
1:35.275
Kimi Antonelli
DNFs
7
Race Distance
305.3 km
Race Results
Updated Standings
Title Projections
Based on 50,000 Monte Carlo simulations
Constructors' Projections
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