Oscar Piastri starts the Chinese Grand Prix from pole position after shattering the Shanghai International Circuit lap record.
The McLaren driver is targeting his first win of the season, following on from his disastrous spin in Australia.
Mercedes' George Russell joins Piastri on the front row, whilst Lando Norris and reigning world champion Max Verstappen complete row two.
Sprint race winner Lewis Hamilton heads an all-Ferrari third row, with Red Bull's Liam Lawson starting from a shocking last.
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