- Kimi Antonelli made Formula One history by becoming the youngest pole-sitter ever at the Chinese Grand Prix qualifying, aged 19 years, six months and 18 days.
- Mercedes secured a front-row lockout, with Antonelli taking pole position and team-mate George Russell qualifying second despite experiencing gearbox issues.
- Antonelli's achievement broke Sebastian Vettel's 18-year record for the youngest driver to secure pole position.
- Lewis Hamilton qualified third for Ferrari, with team-mate Charles Leclerc in fourth, while Max Verstappen finished down in eighth.
- Earlier in the day, George Russell won the sprint race, further extending his lead in the championship standings.
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Kimi Antonelli breaks 18-year F1 record to claim Chinese GP pole position
