On the same day, the F1 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying race was held at the Shanghai International Circuit. Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Verstappen took pole position in 1:33.660, with Red Bull Racing's Mexico's Sergio Pérez and Aston Martin's Spain's Alonso second and third respectively. Sauber's Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu was 16th.
Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Pérez in qualifying on April 20. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xiang
McLaren Racing Australia's Piastri in qualifying on April 20. He ended up fifth. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xiang
Mercedes Racing Great Britain's Russell in qualifying on April 20. He ended up in eighth. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xiang
On April 20, Sauber Racing Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu in qualifying. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xiang
Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Verstappen in qualifying on April 20. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xiang
On April 20, Sauber Racing Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu in qualifying. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xiang