Verstappen takes first place

Dutch world champion Max Verstappen, driver of Red Bull, ensured starting from first place in the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix after excelling in the official qualifying trials.

This is the fifth time in a row that Verstappen, champion for the past three years, has guaranteed to start from first place this season.

Verstappen's colleague, Mexican Sergio Perez, finished second, giving Red Bull control of the first starting line, 15 years after its first victory at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Spaniard Fernando Alonso, driver of "Aston Martin", and Briton Lando Nurse, driver of "McLaren", will start from the second row, while Englishman Lewis Hamilton, driver of "Mercedes" and seven-time world champion, will start the race from 18th place after leaving the first round of qualifying trials despite his victory. On second place in the speed race.