Hamilton hails 'really special' first Ferrari win at China GP sprint

Hamilton had trailed home 10th in Melbourne on his Ferrari debut, but it was a different story six days later in Shanghai. The seven-time world champion powered to the win from pole position to add a sprint victory to his six grands prix triumphs at the circuit. The Englishman took the chequered flag 6.889 seconds ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri with Red Bull's Max Verstappen third. Hamilton emerged from his car after the finish line to a crescendo of cheers from the massed Shanghai fans, who unfurled huge banners displaying his number 44.