2024 Chinese GP - full report by Peter Windsor Short Corners

Max Verstappen's trophy collection was overflowing after China - but there were plenty of sub-plots to keep us entertained. The first sprint race of the year resulted in a pole for Lando Norris and a P2 for Lewis Hamilton; Carlos Sainz recovered brilliantly in qualfying after hitting the barrier on Saturday; Fernando Alonso gave us a reflex masterclass during the GP proper; and Lando Norris - rejecting the suggestion that he try a bit of engine braking - drove beautifully into P2 ...