Piastri dominated Sunday’s 56-lap race at the Shanghai International Circuit, maintaining flawless control from start to finish in a more composed second round of the season, where pit stop strategy—one or two stops—became the main talking point.
Mercedes' George Russell secured the final podium spot, while Williams' Alexander Albon finished fourth after a late five-second penalty pushed Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli down to fifth. Lando Norris now leads the world championship after winning the season-opening Australian GP for McLaren, a race marked by unpredictable rain and multiple crashes.
Pre-race rain soaked the track, prompting most drivers to choose Intermediate tires. George Russell of Mercedes, starting from pole position, led the first 21 laps before being overtaken by McLaren's Lando Norris
