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Max Verstappen took his 58th career victory with another dominant drive at the Shanghai International Circuit – his fourth win in five races this season.
Max Verstappen claimed victory at the first Chinese Grand Prix in five years, securing his 58th race win at the Shanghai International Circuit. The race was marked by multiple safety car interruptions, with Lando Norris finishing second for McLaren, and Sergio Perez of Red Bull earning the final spot on the podium. Lewis Hamilton, starting from the back, managed to recover to ninth place, while both Red Bull cars retired from the event. Verstappen led unchallenged, while Perez faced tough competition from Alonso and Norris to maintain position. Despite early struggles, Norris secured third, with George Russell impressively climbing to sixth. Various incidents, pit stops, and safety car periods contributed to a dramatic race, as Verstappen ultimately emerged victorious, with Norris achieving McLaren’s best result of the season.
