Kimi Antonelli (center) poses on the podium at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix on March 19, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo: China News Service/Yin Liqin) The race of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix was held Sundayt in Shanghai, China. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, securing the first race win of his Formula 1 career at the age of 19. Mercedes team mate George Russell finished second, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton took third place.

Race cars compete during the race of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix on March 19, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo: China News Service/Yin Liqin)

Kimi Antonelli drives during the race of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix on March 19, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo: China News Service/Yin Liqin)