Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory as a Ferrari driver at the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, where he qualified on pole and led from start to finish. Despite pressure from rivals like Max Verstappen, who faced front tire challenges, Hamilton secured an 8.4-second lead over Oscar Piastri, who finished second. This victory instills renewed optimism for Hamilton's championship aspirations after a disappointing performance at the season opener in Australia. Other notable performances included George Russell and Charles Leclerc finishing fourth and fifth respectively, impacting the overall championship narrative.
Hamilton held off old rival Max Verstappen for the first 10 laps of the race, before the Red Bull driver started to struggle with front tyre issues.
Hamilton's victory provides renewed hope for a championship battle after Ferrari struggled at the opening round in Australia and McLaren looked dominant.
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