When Lewis Hamilton qualified second for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint, it seemed like it could be a turning point in his season. The Mercedes driver has been in the midst of his worst-ever start to a campaign. But Hamilton produced what former teammate Nico Rosberg called a ‘magical’ lap in the Shanghai rain to secure a front-row start alongside Lando Norris. It was his best display in a meaningful session all year, and by some distance. And things got even better for the seven-time world champion when he muscled his way past Norris at the start and took the lead. Unfortunately for Hamilton, …
