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Hamilton 'in shock' after pole for China sprint race
Lewis Hamilton said he was "in shock" after securing pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix on just his second race weekend with Ferrari.

Hamilton shocked after claiming Chinese GP sprint pole

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EDDIE JORDAN DIES AGED 76
'We race, for you' - tributes to F1 'legend' Jordan
The Formula 1 paddock united to post glowing tributes to "legend" Eddie Jordan on Thursday after the former team owner's death at the age of 76.
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CHINESE GP ON THE HORIZON
Chinese Grand Prix: F1 session times, predictions, stats
Everything you need to know as Formula 1 heads to Shanghai, China for the second race of the 2025 season.

OVERREACTING TO AUSTRALIA
Australia overreactions: McLaren unbeatable, Hamilton's Ferrari regret
With the first race of the 2025 F1 season now in the history books, ESPN overreacts to the biggest storylines that came to the fore in Melbourne.

HAMILTON GOES FULL FERRARI
Hamilton gets the full Ferrari experience on debut in red
Odd strategy calls, awkward radio exchanges, Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari debut was full of meme-able moments that have haunted the team in recent years.
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NORRIS TAKES THE W IN AUSTRALIA
Norris holds off Verstappen in dramatic Aus GP
Preseason favourite Lando Norris overcame Max Verstappen, changing weather, a trip across the grass and three safety car periods to win a frenzied Australian Grand Prix.
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