The Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix is just hours away, and if qualifying is any indication, fans could be in for an incredible race. Oscar Piastri pipped George Russell by just 0.082 seconds to take pole position, and the McLaren driver will have teammate Lando Norris behind him when the lights go out, as Norris qualified in third.
However, while qualifying is all about the one-lap pace on the soft compound, the Chinese Grand Prix will be all about race pace on the mediums and the hards. Throughout this week tire degradation, thanks to the newly resurfaced circuit in Shanghai, has been a major factor. That was the case
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