McLaren missed out on making the front row but will have the pace to compete from behind. Lando Norris had been fastest by almost half a second during Friday’s opening free practice session. Today’s sprint is followed by qualifying for tomorrow’s Chinese Grand Prix. Today: Sprint race (11pm ET), GP qualifying (3:30am ET).

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri is targeting a third Formula 1 win from his maiden pole position at Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix, with the Australian the most consistent pilot on-track throughout the weekend so far in Shanghai.

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