P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen took another pole position and will line up at the front of the grid for the Formula 1
Super Saturday in Shanghai continued for Verstappen after his victory in the morning Sprint as he topped Q1, Q2 and Q3 to finish top of the pack in Qualifying for Sunday’s Grand Prix. Sergio Perez secured a Red Bull one-two with Fernando Alonso impressively landing the third-fastest time. Despite a rainy Sprint Qualifying, a dry session followed, with Carlos Sainz leading initially. Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton had to fight to advance. Unfortunately, Hamilton’s early exit was caused by a lock-up. In an eventful Q2, Sainz spun but managed to rejoin for Q3, finishing third behind Verstappen and Perez. Verstappen subsequently claimed pole, with Perez second, Alonso third, and Norris fourth on the grid.
