Shanghai, March 16, 2026 (AFP) - Races off, Mercedes dominance, McLaren woe: China GP talking points

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Kimi Antonelli, 19, converted being the youngest pole-sitter in history into a maiden victory at the Chinese Grand Prix after an action-packed weekend dominated by Mercedes. Teammate George Russell took the chequered flag in the sprint but there were big problems for Red Bull's Max Verstappen while both McLarens, including world champion Lando Norris, failed to even start the race. AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the second race week......

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