After the thrill of the F1 Sprint, attention at the Chinese GP now turns to grand prix qualifying.
George Russell edged out a charging Ferrari pair of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton to score victory on Saturday morning, with Russell and Hamilton locking horns in a series of thrilling wheel-to-wheel moves in the early stages.
But the Mercedes proved victorious, with Russell now looking for a third straight pole of the season and second in grands prix.
Can he defeat team-mate Kimi Antonelli and the Ferraris to pole, or can the McLarens cause an upset? What about Max Verstappen, who branded his Red Bull "uncontrollable" after finishing P9 in the Sprint?
To find out, you can follow our dedicated live blog below for 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying, which also features live timing!
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