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Check out the biggest news stories of practice and sprint qualifying day at the Chinese Grand Prix with the RacingNews365 Review!
Max Verstappen’s streak of consecutive pole positions came to an end during the sprint shootout at the Chinese Grand Prix, as he will start the main event from the second row. Despite this, Verstappen still has the opportunity to extend his streak of grand prix qualifying successes. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner contradicted Sergio Perez’s statement that his future with the team would be resolved soon. Perez’s contract expires after the 2024 season, with several drivers, such as Sainz, Tsunoda, and Ricciardo, eyeing the second seat alongside Verstappen. McLaren boss Andrea Stella clarified why Lando Norris’ pole position in the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint was reinstated by the F1 stewards, after being initially deleted for track limits. Lewis Hamilton excelled in the rain during the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint, securing a second-place starting position, his best result since the first sprint event. Verstappen and Perez faced challenges in the wet conditions during the sprint, settling for fourth and sixth places on the grid, respectively. Toto Wolff weighed in on the FIA’s decision to reinstate Norris’ lap time in sprint qualifying, a move that ultimately denied Hamilton pole position. Ian Parkes and Nick Golding from RacingNews365 analyzed the key moments from the eventful opening day of the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix.
