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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Giles Richards

Kimi Antonelli wins F1 Chinese GP from pole as Lewis Hamilton claims first Ferrari podium

Kimi Antonelli kisses the winner's trophy on the podium at the Chinese GP in Shanghai
Kimi Antonelli’s first grand prix victory took him to within four points of George Russell, his Mercedes teammate, at the top of the standings. Photograph: Jade Gao/AFP/Getty Images

Teenage dreams so hard to beat, and what a moment when realised for Kimi Antonelli as he took his first Formula One victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.

There were tears from the 19-year-old who delivered on his enormous promise in Shanghai, but behind them no little steel as the Mercedes driver demonstrated he is in the world championship fight.

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