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Antonelli's Italian Triumph, Hamilton's Ferrari Podium

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The Chinese Grand Prix delivered shocking results: Kimi Antonelli won for Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton secured third for Ferrari, and McLaren suffered a double DNF. Hamiltons podium ended a 28-race drought, while Antonellis win put Italy back on the map. Newcomer Cadillac also celebrated their first finishes, and the new cars sparked thrilling battles despite some reliability issues. Officials praised the regulations for delivering the excitement fans craved.

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Antonelli's Italian Triumph, Hamilton's Ferrari Podium

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Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Antonelli's Italian Triumph, Hamilton's Ferrari Podium. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

From the streets of Sydney to the world, this is Sydney News Today. The Chinese Grand Prix in the 2026 Formula One season delivered big surprises. Nineteen-year-old Kimmy Antonelli claimed victory from Mercedes, marking the first Italian win in 20 years. Louis Hamilton grabbed third for Ferrari, his first podium with the team after 26 races. McLaren suffered a nightmare with both cars failing to start due to electrical issues. McLaren's double did not start, was their first since 2005, ending hopes for points from Lando Norris or Oscar Piazzri. Piazzri, fresh off a similar issue in Australia, made it to the grid only to be wheeled back moments before lights out. Team Boss Andreas Stella called it an unlucky coincidence with separate power unit falls. Hamilton's result broke his longest podium drought ever, spanning 28 races back to late 2024. It also set a Ferrari record for most starts before a podium. Meanwhile, Antonelli converted pole into the win, putting Italy back on top after Giancarlo

Fisicela's success in 2006. Newcomer Cadillac celebrated a small but vital milestone, with both Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas finishing for the first time. They placed 13th and 15th, beating even Hoss's early struggles from their debut a decade ago. The new car sparked thrilling battles, like George Russell fending off Hamilton, and Charles LeClair for second. Drivers praised the close wheel-to-wheel action despite summer liability woes. Officials say the regulations are delivering the excitement, fans craved. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLO.COM

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