P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 Chinese GP: Norris time reinstated for sprint pole, Hamilton second
Rain arrived at the end of the second qualifying session, affecting track conditions and prompting the use of intermediate tires for the final stage. Several drivers struggled with the slippery track, with Charles Leclerc hitting the wall but managing to continue after pit stop. Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap time, with Lando Norris briefly taking provisional pole position before his time was reinstated. The top two spots for the sprint race went to Norris and Hamilton on an all-British front row. Max Verstappen had a challenging session but secured fourth place, while Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz rounded out the top six. The start of the session faced a delay due to a minor fire, and George Russell narrowly missed out on advancing to the next round. Kevin Magnussen outqualified his teammate to secure 12th place on the grid.
