McLaren's Oscar Piastri takes pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix as George Russell's Mercedes sneaks between the Australian and team-mate Lando Norris.

Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes’ George Russell brilliantly managed to insert himself between the two McLarens in Shanghai.

Lewis Hamilton was aiming to build on his sprint race victory earlier in the day while Lando Norris was keen to return to the front of the grid and secure a second Grand Prix pole of 2025

McLaren’s advantage over the rest of the grid this Formula One season could be even greater than Red Bull’s record-breaking 2023 season, according to Mercedes’ George Russell. The reigning constructors’ champions entered the season as the favorites and won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix with an impressive drive from Lando Norris.

McLaren's advantage over the field is "bigger than Red Bull has ever had", says Mercedes driver George Russell.

George Russell sees a McLaren that is stronger than Red Bull Racing was in the years when Max Verstappen completely dominated Formula 1. The Mercedes driver even dares to predict at which tracks this season McLaren seems unbeatable.