# Chinese GP Saturday Review: Pole History & Hamilton’s Resurgence

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Podcast: [F1: Chequered Flag](https://stenobird.com/podcast/f1-chequered-flag-810128)
Published: 2026-03-14T10:42:00+00:00
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It was an eventful day at the Chinese Grand Prix as a surprise pole sitter made history, following a dramatic sprint. Was that F1’s best sprint? Plus, is Lewis Hamilton back to his best? Harry Benjamin, former McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reflect on Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix, and look ahead to Sunday’s race.

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