F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2024 results: Final classification after penalty CHAOS

Penalties shake up the order after a dramatic race at the Shanghai International Circuit.

While Max Verstappen celebrated his 58th career win, there was plenty of action behind him.

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Lando Norris emerged as a surprise on the podium, capitalising on the chaos to snatch second place ahead of Sergio Perez, who finished a close third.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc salvaged a fourth-place finish, with Carlos Sainz rounding out the top five.

However, the story of the race wasn't just about the front runners.

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Midfield saw its fair share of battles and misfortune. A fierce battle between Kevin Magnussen and Yuki Tsunoda resulted in a collision that forced the Japanese driver out of the race.

Magnussen's move earned him a 10-second time penalty, a fate shared by Williams' Logan Sargeant, who was penalised for overtaking under safety car conditions.

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll also found himself on the receiving end of a 10-second penalty after causing a collision with Daniel Ricciardo at Turn 14 hairpin.

Ricciardo himself got a 10-second penalty for passing Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg under safety car conditions, but since he retired from the race, a three-place grid penalty was imposed instead, which the Australian will serve in the Sprint race in Miami.

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2024 Chinese GP - Final classification

1. Max Verstappen [Red Bull Racing]: 1:40:52.554
2. Lando Norris [McLaren]: +13.773s
3. Sergio Perez [Red Bull Racing]: +19.160s
4. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari]: +23.623s
5. Carlos Sainz [Ferrari]: +33.983s
6. George Russell [Mercedes]: +38.724s
7. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin]: +43.414s
8. Oscar Piastri [McLaren]: +56.198s
9. Lewis Hamilton [Mercedes]: +57.986s
10. Nico Hulkenberg [Haas]: +60.476s
11. Esteban Ocon [Alpine]: +62.812s
12. Alexander Albon [Williams]: +65.506s
13. Pierre Gasly [Alpine]: +69.223s
14. Zhou Guanyu [Kick Sauber]: +71.689s
15. Lance Stroll [Aston Martin]: +82.786s
16. Kevin Magnussen [Haas]: +87.533s
17. Logan Sargeant [Williams]: +95.110s
NC. Daniel Ricciardo [RB]: DNF
NC. Yuki Tsunoda [RB]: DNF
NC. Valtteri Bottas [Kick Sauber]: DNF

Fastest Lap

Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin]: 1:37.810 on lap 45

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