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Lewis Hamilton's Shocking Qualifying Performance at Chinese Grand Prix

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Lewis Hamilton's rollercoaster of emotions in the Chinese Grand Prix qualifying session has left fans stunned! Find out how the seven-time world champion went from leading the sprint race to starting in 18th position on the grid.

Lewis Hamilton's journey at the Chinese Grand Prix took an unexpected turn as he faced a major setback in the qualifying session. Despite a strong performance in the sprint race, Hamilton shockingly failed to make it out of Q1, qualifying in the 18th position on the grid. The Formula One legend admitted his mistake, highlighting the unpredictability of the sport where fortunes can change rapidly.

On the other hand, Max Verstappen continued his dominance by securing pole position for the main race, highlighting the fierce competition in the F1 circuit. Hamilton's error on a crucial turn cost him dearly, emphasizing the fine margins between success and failure in this high-stakes sport.

In a surprising twist, Daniel Ricciardo outperformed his teammate as the F1 giants faced a humbling defeat in the qualifying round. The Chinese Grand Prix delivered unexpected outcomes, with Hamilton's early elimination adding to the drama of the race weekend.

Despite starting in the 18th position, Hamilton remains optimistic and determined to make a strong comeback in the main race. With his fierce competitive spirit, the seven-time world champion aims to turn his misfortune into an opportunity for a thrilling performance on race day.

Notably, Max Verstappen's exceptional form continued as he secured his sixth pole position in a row, further solidifying his status as a formidable force in the F1 circuit. Hamilton's qualifying mishap serves as a reminder of the intense competition and unpredictable nature of Formula One racing.

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Hamilton second in sprint but qualifies 18th for Chinese GP (Reuters India)

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton failed to make it out of the first part of qualifying for the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, despite having ...

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'My mistake' admits Lewis Hamilton as he goes from leading ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Proof that Formula 1 can be a game of snakes and ladders came in the form of Lewis Hamilton's qualifying performance for the Chinese Grand Prix, ...

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F1 News: Lewis Hamilton On China failure - 'It Can't Get Worse... It Did' (Sports Illustrated)

Lewis Hamilton, after a strong performance in the sprint, fell dramatically in the main qualifying session at the Shanghai International Circuit.

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Hamilton has a shocker in Chinese GP qualifying as Verstappen on ... (The Guardian)

Lewis Hamilton locked up on a turn and tumbled out in Q1 as Max Verstappen was dominant again.

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Ricciardo's win over teammate as F1 giants suffer 'seriously painful ... (Fox Sports)

Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix delivered a shock result, with Lewis Hamilton made to pay for a big mistake as he was eliminated in Q1 before Max ...

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Chinese GP Qualifying: Max Verstappen continues pole position run ... (Sky Sports)

Max Verstappen follows Sprint victory with a sixth pole in a row; Hamilton qualifies 18th after falling from Sprint podium to Q1 exit for main race; ...

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Lewis Hamilton to start Chinese Grand Prix in 18th as Max ... (The Independent)

Hamilton had earlier led the sprint race in Shanghai for eight laps before finishing second to Max Verstappen, who also claimed pole position.

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Chinese Grand Prix 2024: Lewis Hamilton will 'have some fun' from ... (BBC News)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he intends to "have some fun" in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix after qualifying down in 18th place.

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Lewis Hamilton bemoans Mercedes performance after surprise early ... (Sky Sports)

Lewis Hamilton will start Sundays Chinese Grand Prix from 18th on the grid after being knocked out in the first part of qualifying; George Russell qualified ...

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Hamilton suffers shock early elimination in Chinese qualifying (RacingNews365)

Lewis Hamilton was knocked out of qualifying for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in Q1, and will start 18th. The Mercedes driver ran wide at Turn 14 on his ...

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