Antonelli eyeing a maiden win and the threat from Ferrari – What To Watch For in the Chinese Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Shanghai International Circuit.
From a record-setting driver on pole position to the fast-starting Ferraris, and from teams making progress to a big challenge for one tyre in particular, here are five things to keep an eye on when the lights go out for the second time this weekend in Shanghai.
1. Antonelli seeking his first victory
Saturday afternoon saw Kimi Antonelli become the youngest driver in Formula 1 history to take pole position for a Grand Prix, setting the record at the age of 19 years and 201 days.
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