Antonelli beats Russell to F1 Chinese GP pole
by F1 correspondent Michael Butterworth
SHANGHAI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest polesitter in Formula 1 history after setting the fastest time in qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, while teammate George Russell was hindered by a battery issue.
Having won the Sprint earlier on Saturday, Russell entered qualifying as the favorite, but his afternoon nearly unravel