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F1 Fans React as Lewis Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Pole at 2025 Chinese GP

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Published21 Mar 2025

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Ferrari newcomer Lewis Hamilton has claimed Sprint pole for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. 

The seven-time Drivers’ Champion secured his last Sprint pole at the 2021 British Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton ‘Gobsmacked’ After Claiming Sprint Pole at 2025 Chinese GP

Lewis Hamilton, who only finished 10th on his Ferrari debut at the 2025 Australian GP, claimed Sprint pole after setting a 1:30.849 in SQ3. His old foe, Max Verstappen, finished second, just +0.018 behind. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri (+0.080) out-qualified his teammate and Australian GP winner Lando Norris, who came home in sixth (+0.544).

After the session, Hamilton itted he did not expect his Ferrari to out-qualify Piastri and Norris’ McLarens.

“I didn’t expect that result, but so happy and proud. The last race was a disaster for us, there was more performance in the car but we couldn’t extract it,” said Hamilton (via Formula 1).

He added:

“I’m just a bit gobsmacked, I’m a bit taken back by it. I didn’t know when we would get to this position.

“After last weekend, it was a difficult start to the week. Came here with aggression, I started out this morning with a better feeling in the car and I can’t believe we are ahead of McLaren, who have been so fast through winter testing, last weekend and here.”

F1 Fans React to Hamilton’s First Ferrari Success

Lewis Hamilton’s first pole in a Ferrari has drawn plaudits from F1 fans across the globe.

X (formerly Twitter) @dearlews thought it was the right time to hit back at haters who questioned Ferrari’s decision to sign Hamilton.

They wrote:

““he’s finished” “ferrari made a mistake in choosing lewis hamilton” “too old” uh ok”

@FanaticsFerrari boldly claimed that Hamilton was still better than Norris.

“McLaren this. Norris that.

“Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari is here.”

@lhpics7 also lauded the 40-year-old for doing his talking on the track.

“he did the talking on track”

X @FreeMercIntern squashed Fernando Alonso-Hamilton comparisons, by citing an interesting record.

“Alonso better than Hamilton but Hamilton is the oldest pole sitter since….Nigel Ma(n)see(l)l?”

AutoSport pointed out that Hamilton has now broken Sebastian Vettel’s pole record, which he set in 2018. The four-time champion got a 1:31.095 at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Of course, Lewis’ pole is not the only thing of interest for die-hard F1 fans. With Verstappen in second, many have started reminiscing about the good old days.

X @TheFergusonWay posted:

“Hamilton and Verstappen front row????”

@aditstappen hailed the greatness of the two world champions.

“Hamilton pole in the 2nd fastest car. Max being just 0.018 away from pole in the 3rd fastest car.

“Levels man.”

We cannot wait to see if Hamilton can make the most of his advantage and secure his first win in a Ferrari on Saturday.