2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Highlights

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: <> during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 20: Tyres of McLaren in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 20, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 21, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Pole position qualifier Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren and Aarif Lee pose with the Pirelli Pole Position Award during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren and Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren congratulate each other in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer of McLaren and Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrate in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)
George Russell, 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Friday - Jiri Krenek
2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Friday - Jiri Krenek
Toto Wolff, 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Saturday - Jiri Krenek
Kimi Antonelle, 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Sunday - Seb Kawka
George Russell, 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Sunday - Jiri Krenek
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230136 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230287 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Oracle Red Bull Racing team members on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230295 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with an engineer during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230297 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230298 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21: Sprint Pole qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari is presented with the Pirelli Sprint Pole Position award by Mario Isola, Director of Pirelli F1 during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 21, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images)
HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-25, portrait during the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2025, 2nd round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship from March 21 to 23, 2025 on the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China - Photo Xavi Bonilla / DPPI
Frederic Vasseur, Team Principal Scuderia Ferrari
Zhou Guanyu, Reserve Driver Scuderia Ferrari
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21: Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 21, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2206443454 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing, bestof, topix
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2206443482 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team on the grid with a engineer prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2206463314 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing
F1 Grand Prix Of China - Sprint & Qualifying Sport, Motorsport, Formula One Racing SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on on the grid prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the garage during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230226 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the garage during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230228 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls in the garage during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230234 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 leads Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari and Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230279 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls talks to an engineer on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503230300 // Usage for editorial use only //
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal of Haas F1 and Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Haas F1 talk on the grid prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Esteban Ocon of France and Haas F1 looks on prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain driving the (87) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari in the Pitlane during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 overtakes as Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari gets on the grass during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Drivers and team principals gather for a tribute to the late Eddie Jordan prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Oliver Bearman of Great Britain driving the (87) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari in the Pitlane during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 overtakes as Esteban Ocon of France driving the (31) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari gets on the grass during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Drivers and team principals gather for a tribute to the late Eddie Jordan prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Alexander Albon of Thailand driving the (23) Williams FW47 Mercedes on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
Alexander Albon (THA) Atlassian Williams Racing. 20.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day.
Lia Block (USA) ART. 21.03.2025. FIA Formula Academy, Rd 1, Shanghai, China, Friday.
Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing FW46. 21.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Sprint Qualifying Day.
James Vowles (GBR) Atlassian Williams Racing Team Principal. 21.03.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 2, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Sprint Qualifying Day.
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A525 Renault leads Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault leads Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) Williams FW47 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault leads Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Steven Petrik, Race Engineer of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber and Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber look on o prior to the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Emma Felbermayr of Austria and Rodin Motorsport (5) prepares to drive during F1 Academy Round 1, race 1 at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari on track during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 22: Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber talks with Jose Manuel Lopez Garcia, Race Engineer of Stake F1 Team in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Andy Hone/LAT Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 23: Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari and Gabriel Bortoleto of Brazil driving the (5) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari battle for track position during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 23, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

 

Haas F1 Team

 

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team secured an impressive double points finish at the 2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, with Esteban Ocon delivering a stellar drive to fifth place and Oliver Bearman claiming eighth after 56 demanding laps around the Shanghai International Circuit.

Ocon, starting 11th on Pirelli P Zero Yellow medium tyres, made an immediate impact by gaining a position at the start. A strategic early pit stop on lap 11 saw him switch to hard white tyres, setting the stage for an aggressive yet calculated charge through the field. The Frenchman executed a bold move on Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar before pulling off a daring overtake on Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli along the back straight—briefly dipping a wheel onto the grass in the process. Ocon’s tyre management and racecraft kept him in seventh place until the checkered flag, but post-race penalties for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton elevated him to a superb fifth, securing 10 valuable points for the team.

Bearman, starting from 17th on the grid, opted for the hard tyre strategy and made steady progress through the early stages. The British rookie extended his opening stint, gaining positions as others pitted before switching to medium tyres on lap 26. Rejoining at the back of the midfield, he demonstrated remarkable composure and racecraft, executing a series of well-judged overtakes to break into the top 10. Initially classified in ninth, post-race penalties ahead promoted Bearman to eighth—marking his first points of the season and sealing a crucial double-points finish for Haas.

With this strong result, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team climbs to sixth in the Constructors’ Championship with 14 points, signalling their growing competitiveness in the 2025 season.

Ollie Bearman, Driver, Haas F1 Team
It’s been an incredible day, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the result—I honestly didn’t expect to score points today. Everything just clicked with the car, and it’s such a great feeling to be in the zone and then have something to show for it. I’ll admit, a one-stop strategy wasn’t what I anticipated, but the tyres held up far better than they did yesterday, and the car felt fantastic. Huge credit to the team for turning things around after the challenges in the Sprint race. They executed everything flawlessly, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Esteban Ocon, Driver, Haas F1 Team

Just a week ago in Melbourne, things looked incredibly challenging, but we’ve barely slept since then—and it’s all been worth it. We’ve gone through everything in detail, pinpointing exactly where to unlock the car’s performance. We always knew there was more potential, and while we’re still pushing for further improvements, the signs so far are really encouraging.

Honestly, the team has had an incredible turnaround. I’m immensely proud of everyone in Maranello, Banbury, and Kannapolis—every single person has worked tirelessly to find solutions. Huge credit to them, and of course, to Ollie as well—securing double points is a massive achievement for us. He was out of position yesterday, but he executed an alternative strategy brilliantly today, and it paid off. That’s great to see.

Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal, Haas F1 Team

It’s been an incredible day. We adapted brilliantly to our changing circumstances and executed everything to perfection. As I mentioned before, the decision to adjust the car setup after yesterday’s Sprint really paid off, making a huge difference in both qualifying and the race. The communication and teamwork today were outstanding—the best response I could have hoped for. Everyone has put their heads down and worked relentlessly since Melbourne, and the results speak for themselves. Scoring seven points was beyond my expectations—if someone had told me we’d even get one, I’d have been happy. This is a fantastic achievement, and I’m excited to keep pushing forward as a team to refine and improve this car.

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