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F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025

Full starting grid for 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix

Check out that all-important starting grid for the 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix from Shanghai!

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Oscar Piastri will lead the F1 field to green for the first time after securing his first-ever pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix. 

The Australian became the 107th driver to set a world championship pole position with the first for the country since Daniel Ricciardo at the 2018 Mexican Grand Prix with two laps good enough for pole. 

He pipped George Russell to P1 with Lando Norris third, Max Verstappen fourth and Sprint winner Lewis Hamilton in fifth for Ferrari. 

Check out the full, starting grid for the 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix below!

NOTE: Grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA. 

Full starting grid for 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix

Position Driver Team
1. Oscar Piastri McLaren
2. George Russell Mercedes
3. Lando Norris McLaren
4. Max Verstappen Red Bull
5. Lewis Hamilton Ferrari
6. Charles Leclerc Ferrari
7. Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls
8. Kimi Antonelli Mercedes
9. Yuki Tsunoda Racing Bulls
10. Alex Albon Williams
11. Esteban Ocon Haas
12. Nico Hulkenberg Stake
13. Fernando Alonso Aston Martin
14. Lance Stroll Aston Martin
15. Carlos Sainz Williams
16. Pierre Gasly Alpine
17. Ollie Bearman Haas
18. Jack Doohan Alpine
19. Gabriel Bortoleto Stake
20. Liam Lawson Red Bull

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RESULTS 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix - Qualifying