Chinese GP 2025 - Race Results, Highlights and Disqualifications
- Racing Statistics
- Mar 23
- 2 min read
The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, held on March 23 at the Shanghai International Circuit, was a showcase of McLaren's dominance, with Oscar Piastri leading a one-two finish ahead of teammate Lando Norris. Piastri's flawless performance from pole position marked his third career victory and underscored McLaren's competitive edge this season.
UPDATED RACE RESULTS AT THE END OF THE ARTICLE!
Major Events:
McLaren's Dominance: Piastri's victory, coupled with Norris's second-place finish, marked McLaren's 50th one-two finish in Formula 1 history. This result highlighted the team's strong performance following a setback at the Australian Grand Prix.
Brake Issues for Norris: Despite experiencing severe brake issues towards the end of the race, Norris managed to maintain his position, finishing just ahead of George Russell.
Hamilton and Leclerc Collision: On the first lap, Lewis Hamilton collided with teammate Charles Leclerc, damaging Leclerc's front wing. Both drivers continued, with Leclerc finishing fifth and Hamilton sixth.
Alonso's Retirement: Fernando Alonso retired on lap five due to brake failure, marking his second consecutive retirement this season.
Rookie Achievements: Nineteen-year-old Ollie Bearman secured his first Formula 1 point by finishing tenth for Haas, while fellow rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished eighth for Mercedes.
This race not only emphasized McLaren's resurgence but also showcased emerging talents making their mark in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Here we have the the Race Results with a bit of Comedy twist - hope you like it!
BREAKING NEWS:
Both Leclerc and Gasly had their cars weighed after the race, with the combination of car and driver needing to weight 800kg after the race. Both have been disqualified!
The Ferrari and Alpine weighed 799kg each, after their fuel sample was removed. While Leclerc lost a front wing endplate during the race, the FIA confirmed the missing part was recovered and weighed as part of his overall weight, as well as a replacement front wing having been used to look to ensure compliance.
Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix after the rear skid block on his Ferrari was found to be under the minimum thickness required in the technical regulations, meaning that both of the team’s drivers have lost their results given that Charles Leclerc has also been disqualified for a car weight breach.
UPDATED RACE RESULTS AFTER DISQUALIFICATIONS
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