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McLaren "surprised" by China F1 race pace after sprint struggles
McLaren’s Lando Norris started on pole for the sprint race but fell to seventh after a poor start, finishing sixth due to Alonso’s retirement. On Sunday, Norris impressed by finishing second, splitting the Red Bulls, while Ferrari struggled. Team boss Stella attributed the surprising success to cooler track conditions aiding rear tyre control. Piastri finished eighth after damage from a safety car collision, losing up to four tenths per lap. Stella praised Piastri’s performance in managing the damaged car and holding off Hamilton.
