During the recent Formula 1 events at the Chinese Grand Prix, several drivers faced elimination in the sprint qualifying rounds due to challenging weather conditions. Notably, Lewis Hamilton, who initially secured the second position in the sprint qualifying, experienced a significant setback by qualifying 18th for the main race. This unexpected result came after a session marked by rain, which added complexity to the competition. Other drivers such as Gasly, Ocon, Albon, Tsunoda, and Sargeant were also eliminated in the first qualifying session (Q1). Additionally, George Russell managed to qualify in P13, while Max Verstappen secured P4, setting a competitive stage for the race.
A tough #qualifying session for Lewis Hamilton after a mega sprint qualifying in the rain yesterday! ☔️ Where do you think he'll finish in the race? 🏁 #ChineseGP #F1 https://t.co/5m61Pm92LW
Hamilton second in sprint but qualifies 18th for Chinese GP https://t.co/9WfwBH0IRO https://t.co/8EwvqrkkZA
OUT in Q2: ❌ 11. Stroll 12. Ricciardo 📸 13. Ocon 14. Albon 15. Gasly #F1 #ChineseGP https://t.co/ZehLRLuDHa
Hamilton suffers shock early elimination in qualifying for Chinese Grand Prix and will start 18th on the grid #ChineseGP https://t.co/fkfqobPqh7 https://t.co/LebQMX5NBD
OUT in Q1: ❌ From P2 in the sprint, to P18 for Lewis Hamilton!! 😬 16. Zhou 17. Magnussen 18. Hamilton 📸 19. Tsunoda 20. Sargeant #F1 #ChineseGP https://t.co/kn2wHYNngq
After finishing P2 in the #F1Sprint, Lewis Hamilton is now out in Q1 for the main event. Oof ... 18th. #ChineseGP #F1
Welp - after finishing 2nd in the sprint this morning, Lewis Hamilton is out in Q1. He's going to start 18th tomorrow #F1 #ChineseGP
Lewis Hamilton was LOVING the Shanghai rain today as he qualified in P2 for tomorrow's sprint race 😄 Where do you think he'll finish? 🤔 #F1 #ChineseGP https://t.co/1FR9zTKfLe
Rain caused chaos during Sprint Qualifying 💦 Extremely challenging conditions! Max will start P4, so all to race for tomorrow! 💪 #ChineseGP https://t.co/7BoPY08zzM
❌ OUT IN SQ1 ❌ 16. Gasly 17. Ocon 18. Albon 19. Tsunoda 20. Sargeant 📸 #ChineseGP #F1Sprint https://t.co/j7OPQybqvi
❌ ELIMINATED SQ1 ❌ Gasly Ocon Albon Tsunoda Sargeant 📸 #F1Sprint #ChineseGP https://t.co/SyLMFC6tut
❌ ELIMINATED SQ1 ❌ Gasly Ocon Albon Tsunoda Sargeant #F1Sprint #ChineseGP
A late lap from George Russell gets him out of trouble in SQ1, through in P13. Eliminated drivers: 16. Gasly 17. Ocon 18. Albon 19. Tsunoda 20. Sargeant #F1 #ChineseGP
OUT in SQ1 ❌ 16. Gasly 17. Ocon 18. Albon 📸 19. Tsunoda 20. Sargeant #F1 #ChineseGP https://t.co/YU7zQyVaiE