Chinese Grand Prix - A first podium for Hamilton, plenty of points and a great show

Shanghai, 15 March 2026 – Scuderia Ferrari HP produced another solid performance at the Shanghai International Circuit, with Lewis Hamilton finishing third, one place ahead of Charles Leclerc. Combined with the result of yesterday’s Sprint, the team consolidates its second place in the Constructors’ standings with 40 points. Lewis’ first podium for Ferrari, combined with Charles’ in Melbourne, confirms the potential of the SF-26 even if it’s clear there is plenty of work to do to close the gap to Mercedes. Lewis and Charles put on a great show for the fans, with a race long duel between themselves as well as others. It was a thriller that kept the crowd on its feet for much of the afternoon.