P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris secured F1 Sprint pole in treacherous conditions in Shanghai ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.
Lando Norris secured Sprint pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix in a wet-and-wild Shootout, with heavy rain affecting the conditions at the Shanghai International Circuit. Norris’ final lap was initially deleted for track limits, seemingly handing the pole to Lewis Hamilton, but it was reinstated, giving Norris his second Sprint pole. Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, and Max Verstappen filled the top positions in the Sprint shootout. Charles Leclerc spun his Ferrari, while local hero Zhou Guanyu impressed by making it to SQ3. The Sprint session was filled with drama and exciting moments, ultimately culminating in a thrilling pole position for Norris and setting the stage for an intense Grand Prix race.
