Mercedes Dominates Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories, right here on Sydney News today. Mercedes has taken pole position for today's Chinese ground pre in Shanghai, the second round of the Formula One season. Kimi Antonelli, the youngest ever-to-claim pole, leaves the grid for the team, with George Russell having dominated the opener in Australia last week. McLaren sits just behind on the third row, as Australian Oscar Piaestry lines up fifth and teammate Lando Norris 6th. The team is looking to find more speed after a similar qualifying in Melbourne. Piaestry says the focus will be on a strong start, managing tires, and unlocking extra pace to chase points against the Mercedes friend runners. Mercedes also won the sprint race here yesterday, building on their early season form that has the rest of the field playing catch up. The Grand Prix gets underway this afternoon, with start times across Australia, including 6 p.m. in New South Wales and Victoria, 5.30 p.m. in. South Australia, and 3 p.m. in Western Australia.

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