🏁Hamilton charges to pole in China! 🇨🇳 Lewis Hamilton surprises with a blistering performance to take his first Sprint pole since 2021. Ferrari and Red Bull close behind. Who will take the win on Sunday?

**Key information:**

* Lewis Hamilton takes pole position in Sprint Qualifying

* Ferrari and Red Bull close behind

* McLaren miss out on pole but remain favourites for the win on Sunday

* Mercedes in the mix for silverware this weekend

* Key drivers' quotes:

+ Lando Norris: "I just need to back off a little bit, not try and push so much."

+ Oscar Piastri: "I think the pace in the car is still very strong and I’m still confident to fight from third tomorrow."

+ Max Verstappen: "It’s a motivation boost – I’m looking forward to the Sprint and the Grand Prix."

* Key statistics:

+ Ferrari have the best straight-line performance

+ McLaren are only 0.03s adrift of Ferrari according to data

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