Hamilton wins hearts, Piastri wins pole - Qualifying & F1 Sprint Reactions - 2025 Chinese GP Review

Oscar Piastri has finally taken a pole this weekend. But is there even more to this weekend’s run at the Shanghai International Circuit? 

From the hustle by George Russell to split the McLarens, the frenzy over the flexi wing technical directive, and even Isack Hadjar out-qualifying Yuki Tsunoda, it’s been a roller-coaster of a weekend! 

These are some of the things Kunal Shah and Soumil Arora are pondering about for sure:

* Why did Lewis not take pole after a great performance and Sprint win?

* Why did Lando Norris make the same mistakes?

* Why did Oscar Piastri and the McLarens not perform so well in Sprint Qualifying and the Sprint Race?

* Who among the rookies has a winning chance this weekend?

Join the conversation with us and send in your thoughts and comments in the chat! 

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(Season 2025, Episode 12)

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