Max Verstappen secures Red Bull's 100th Formula 1 pole in China, outpacing teammate Sergio Perez by 0.322s.

By the Numbers
  • Verstappen's pole time: 1m 33.660s
  • Gap between Verstappen and Perez: 0.322s
Yes, But

Perez faced traffic issues in Q1 but recovered to secure a front row lockout for Red Bull.

State of Play
  • Fernando Alonso qualified third for Aston Martin, improving after a sprint race DNF.
  • Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in Q1, marking his first exit at that stage since the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Bottom Line

Verstappen's pole milestone in China showcases Red Bull's dominance, while Hamilton's shock Q1 exit signals a challenging weekend ahead.