Formula 1, Sportrik Media - Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix from pole position after setting the fastest time with Mercedes at the Shanghai International Circuit. The Italian driver also becomes the youngest pole-sitter in Formula 1 history.
Antonelli is the first teenager to start a Formula 1 World Championship grand prix from pole position. The previous record was held by Sebastian Vettel, who secured pole at the 2008 Italian Grand Prix while driving for Toro Rosso. Antonelli’s achievement surpasses that milestone by nearly three years.
On the front row, Antonelli will be joined by team-mate George Russell, giving Mercedes a complete front-row lockout. Behind them, the two Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc line up in third and fourth respectively.
The third row is occupied by the McLaren pairing, with Oscar Piastri starting fifth ahead of Lando Norris. Meanwhile, Red Bull Racing endured a difficult qualifying session, with reigning world champion Max Verstappen qualifying only eighth.
Below is the provisional starting grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. The grid remains subject to official confirmation by the FIA.
2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix Starting Grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 6 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull |
| 10 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 13 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 14 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 15 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls |
| 16 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 18 | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 19 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 22 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac |
Antonelli’s pole position marks an important moment for Mercedes early in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The race in Shanghai is expected to provide a key test of race pace, tyre management, and strategy as teams continue to establish the competitive order in the opening phase of the championship.
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