Overview
- Mercedes shared a brief team video from Shanghai in which Toto Wolff smiled that Hamilton is “still our driver.”
- Kimi Antonelli won the Chinese Grand Prix for his maiden F1 victory, with George Russell second and Hamilton third.
- Hamilton’s third place was his first podium since moving to Ferrari in 2025 after leaving Mercedes.
- Fans praised Wolff’s comment online, noting the enduring goodwill between Hamilton and his former team.
- Mercedes’ 1-2 continued its strong start to 2026, with Russell leading the championship and 19-year-old Antonelli breaking through.