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Max Verstappen’s Chinese Grand Prix dominance proved no surprise, but who followed him – via a superbly managed race – certainly was. Mark Hughes explains why and what made the difference
Max Verstappen dominated the Chinese Grand Prix, easily pulling away at the start and maintaining his lead even after a safety car period disrupted the race. Lando Norris impressed with a strong second place finish in his McLaren, outperforming Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and both Ferraris. Verstappen managed the race well, saving his hard tyres and making well-timed pit stops to keep his lead. Perez also had a solid race, overtaking both Ferraris but falling behind Norris after the safety car period. Fernando Alonso briefly shone in the race but struggled with tyre degradation and a risky strategy that ultimately didn’t pay off. Despite the challenges, Verstappen’s strong performance secured his victory in a thrilling race at the Chinese Grand Prix.
