STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the Chinese Grand Prix?

On Saturday we had a Ferrari and Red Bull on the front row for the Sprint; on Sunday it’s a McLaren and a Mercedes for the Grand Prix – to say it’s quite tight at the top of the F1 tree would be an understatement.
Oscar Piastri took his first pole position to make it three-in-a-row for McLaren, but he’s only a fraction ahead of George Russell for Mercedes, with a tightly-packed field of the usual suspects jostling close behind.

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.
Membership gets you closer with:
Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers
Next Up
Related Articles
What’s on at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
How an F1 fan is visiting all 24 races on a £20k budget
It's Race Week5 storylines we're excited about ahead of Baku
Coulthard relives his career in the latest episode of ‘F1 Memory Box’
PERMUTATIONS: How can McLaren win the 2025 title in Azerbaijan?
Tech WeeklyThe technical factors behind Red Bull’s F1 comeback