Sun Mar 23 06:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Verstappen Wins Thrilling Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Race

**Shanghai, China** – Max Verstappen secured victory in a dramatic sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, overcoming challenges from Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. The race saw an early incident involving Lando Norris, who went wide at the first corner.

The sprint race, the first of six planned for the 2025 Formula 1 season, follows a revised format. Sprint qualifying, consisting of three sessions (SQ1, SQ2, SQ3), now takes place on Friday, setting the grid for Saturday’s 100km sprint. The main race qualifying remains on Saturday, with the main Grand Prix on Sunday. Points are awarded to the top eight finishers in the sprint race, contributing to the drivers’ championship.

The 2025 sprint race calendar includes races in Miami, Belgium, Austin (US Grand Prix), Sao Paulo, and Qatar, in addition to the Chinese Grand Prix. This marks a change from the 2023 season, where both sprint sessions were held on Saturday as a standalone event. The original 2021 format saw Friday qualifying determining the sprint grid, with the sprint race setting the grid for the main race.

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