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flag George Russell won sprint pole at the 2026 Chinese GP; Verstappen struggled, citing car issues.

flag Max Verstappen called his qualifying performance at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix a "disaster," finishing eighth after struggling with car balance and grip, while George Russell secured sprint pole with a 1:31.520 lap, leading a Mercedes front-row lockout. flag The sprint race, held on Saturday, follows a condensed schedule with only one practice session before qualifying, intensifying pressure on teams adapting to the new 50-50 hybrid power units. flag Russell praised Mercedes’ improved starts, while Verstappen and others highlighted ongoing technical issues, including handling instability from the active front wing’s "straight mode" and power delivery problems. flag McLaren and Red Bull reported struggles, and Cadillac made a promising debut with Sergio Pérez finishing 16th.

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