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F1 RACE STRATEGY SIMULATOR · 2026
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Chinese Grand Prix

2026-03-15·56 laps

Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden F1 victory at Shanghai, converting pole into a dominant win ahead of Russell. Hamilton claimed his first Ferrari podium in P3. McLaren endured a nightmare — Norris, Piastri, Albon, and Bortoleto all failed to start. Verstappen retired late with a Red Bull mechanical issue.

Race Winner
Antonelli
Mercedes-AMG Petronas
Fastest Lap
1:35.275
Antonelli
Conditions
☀ Dry

Key Moments

🚗LAP 9Safety Car: Stroll Aston Martin battery failure retires on track
🏎LAP 1McLaren disaster — Norris, Piastri DNS (electrical), Albon and Bortoleto also DNS
🚗LAP 45Verstappen retires with mechanical failure (Red Bull)
🏎LAP 3Hamilton leads briefly after Ferrari's strong start, Antonelli reclaims lead lap 2

Why They Lost

Strategy and race factors that shaped the result for drivers who finished behind Antonelli.

DNFSainzAtlassian Williams
  • Retired before the finish (DNF).
DNFColapintoBWT Alpine
  • Retired before the finish (DNF).
P4LeclercScuderia Ferrari HP
  • Pitted 5 laps earlier than Antonelli (lap 26 vs 31), exposing the next stint to more wear.
P6GaslyBWT Alpine
  • Pitted 6 laps earlier than Antonelli (lap 25 vs 31), exposing the next stint to more wear.
P8HadjarOracle Red Bull Racing
  • Pitted 5 laps earlier than Antonelli (lap 26 vs 31), exposing the next stint to more wear.

Strategy Breakdown

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POSDriverStrategyTimeGap
1
Antonelli
Mercedes-AMG Petronas
P -1.7%T 0.93O 1.08
MHL31
1:33:15.607+0.000▶ Simulate
2
Russell
Mercedes-AMG Petronas
P -2.0%T 0.90O 1.05
MHL30
1:33:21.122+5.515▶ Simulate
3
Hamilton
Scuderia Ferrari HP
P -1.5%T 0.86O 1.15
MHL28
1:33:40.874+25.267▶ Simulate
4
Leclerc
Scuderia Ferrari HP
P -1.6%T 0.92O 1.08
MHL26
1:33:44.501+28.894▶ Simulate
5
Bearman
Haas F1 Team
P 0.5%T 1.00O 1.00
MHL27
1:34:12.875+57.268▶ Simulate
6
Gasly
BWT Alpine
P 0.8%T 0.98O 1.00
MHL25
1:34:15.254+59.647▶ Simulate
7
Lawson
Visa Cash App Racing Bulls
P 0.8%T 1.00O 1.05
MHL28
1:34:36.195+80.588▶ Simulate
8
Hadjar
Oracle Red Bull Racing
P 1.2%T 1.05O 1.05
MHL26
1:34:42.854+87.247▶ Simulate
9
Sainz
Atlassian Williams
P 0.2%T 0.96O 1.05
MHL27
0:00.000+1 LAP▶ Simulate
10
Colapinto
BWT Alpine
P 1.2%T 1.02O 1.08
MHL22
0:00.000+1 LAP▶ Simulate