F1 leader Russell wins Shanghai sprint for Mercedes

George Russell held off the fast-starting Ferraris to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday and stretch his Formula One championship lead to 11 points. The Briton started on pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit and finished ahead of Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after an opening tussle and late safety car period in the 19-lap race. Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix last weekend in a Mercedes one-two. “It was pretty fun in the end,” he said after taking eight points for the win. “A lot of strategy at play...