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2024 F1 Chinese GP sprint results: Verstappen wins from fourth on grid
Lewis Hamilton took the lead at the start of the race after Lando Norris had a slow start from pole position. Norris slid off the track, losing five places, allowing Max Verstappen to move up to third. Verstappen then overtook Fernando Alonso and Hamilton to claim another F1 victory.
Hamilton was able to fend off his rivals and build a lead during the race. Verstappen managed to pass both Alonso and Hamilton to secure the lead and dominate the rest of the race. Perez struggled to overtake Sainz, while Leclerc fought hard for position against Perez at the hairpin.
Sainz and Alonso had a brief tussle, resulting in Perez gaining third place. Leclerc crossed the finish line in fourth place, visibly upset with Sainz. Norris finished sixth, followed by Piastri and George Russell, who started the race on soft tires.
