McLaren and Mercedes gain on Ferrari F1 records after Chinese GP milestones

F1 teams McLaren and Mercedes can look back on a successful Chinese Grand Prix, following their achievements at the Shanghai International Circuit last Sunday.

Oscar Piastri was able to pip an outstanding George Russell to claim pole for the Chinese Grand Prix, the first Saturday qualifying success of his career in F1.

McLaren also had a rather successful Sunday with Piastri leading his teammate Lando Norris at the flag on Sunday, making it a 1-2 for the papaya team, the 50th time is history the Woking-based outfit managed to claim such a result in Grand Prix. Only Ferrari and Mercedes surpass them in the all-time list.

Following a strong drive on Sunday, George Russel's P3 finish was the 300th podium for Mercedes in Formula 1. A landmark of the success the German team have experienced in F1. However, they still trail Ferrari, McLaren and Williams in number of podiums achieved.