On 16/04, 12:01
Unfortunately for HRT, the revolution did not happen; the two drivers of the Spanish team find themselves once again at the back of the grid. However, a positive point from this session: HRT is getting closer to Virgin Racing. 
On 16/04, 11:35
After showing a drop in performance during free practice, the R31 seemed much more competitive during Q1. Vitaly Petrov recorded one of the 4 fastest times in both Q1 and Q2. However, despite being qualified, the Russian had to stop his car on the track a few minutes before the end of Q2, thus preventing his teammate from setting a good time in Q2. Nick Heidfeld ends up in 16th place, while Petrov cannot race in Q3 and qualifies by default in 10th place before likely receiving a penalty for a gearbox change. A very disappointing result today. 
On 16/04, 10:50
The Williams team did not achieve a strong performance today but cannot blame their drivers. The conditions with the red flag made the session very difficult to manage. Petrov stopped his car just as the two English cars were on their fast lap. The drivers did not return to the track to preserve their tires. The result is therefore mixed, but the race is another story. 
On 16/04, 10:27
After three qualifying sessions, Ferrari still cannot get closer to the leaders or even to McLaren. The Italian team will start from the 5th and 6th positions on the grid tomorrow, a result that hardly promises a podium, but you never know... Ferrari's performances have always been more flattering in the race than in qualifying since the beginning of the season. 
On 16/04, 09:43
The McLaren drivers were able to hope for a few minutes to dethrone Sebastian Vettel from the top of the time sheet. But once they reached Q3, the two Britons had to resign themselves to only seeking second place. 
On 16/04, 09:32
The W02 seems to have made progress on this circuit. The best evidence of this is Nico Rosberg's fourth position on the starting grid. His teammate was less fortunate. The red flag caused by the incident with Petrov and a new rear wing problem kept Schumacher out of Q3. The seven-time world champion is counting on a good race pace to gain a few positions. 
On 16/04, 09:16
For a change, Kobayashi was outpaced by his teammate Sergio Pérez today in qualifying. The Japanese driver did not make it into Q3 for the first time this season. However, the Sauber drivers are satisfied with their performance and even though the positions are not representative due to the red flag caused by Petrov, points are achievable in the race tomorrow. 
On 16/04, 09:15
The Virgin team avoided the embarrassment of being outpaced by HRT drivers in qualifying. For the first time this season, Jérôme d'Ambrosio is ahead of his teammate in this particular exercise. The German struggled with his tires but hopes it will be better in the race tomorrow. 
On 16/04, 09:14
The weekend for Red Bull is mixed, to say the least. Sebastian Vettel's is approaching perfection, while Mark Webber's Saturday resembles a nightmare. Christian Horner will have to manage two very different races tomorrow morning. 
On 16/04, 08:56
In the history of Toro Rosso, the small Scuderia has already made its mark several times with its results. The 2011 Chinese Grand Prix is likely to be one of its standout moments, recorded in the books of STR. Jaime Alguersuari sets a time in Q3 and not just any time as he is in 7th position. His teammate Buemi also makes it into the top 10, being in 9th place. The Toro Rosso drivers were fortunate to be in the right place at the right time, benefiting from the red flag caused by Petrov to maintain their good lap times. They are optimistic, unlike Ascanelli who takes this result with a pinch of salt and with a sense of humor... 
On 16/04, 08:48
The qualifications for the Chinese Grand Prix went well for the Indian team. Paul Di Resta placed the car in 8th position while Adrian Sutil fell short of the top 10. Both drivers are therefore pleased with their performance and hope to score some points tomorrow. 
On 16/04, 08:04
Just like in Malaysia, both Team Lotus drivers are satisfied with the performance of the T128. Kovalainen and Trulli believe they gave their maximum and that it was not possible to do better. The Italian hopes to have a good race tomorrow. The only one not entirely happy with today's results is the technical director, Mike Gascoyne, who regrets the cooler temperatures that suit the T128 less. 
On 16/04, 07:27
The qualifying session for this third Grand Prix of the season took place this morning in Shanghai. Based on the three free practice sessions, Sebastian Vettel was the favorite for securing the pole position. 
On 16/04, 05:26
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On 16/04, 05:26
The third practice session took place this morning, and it was Sebastian Vettel who set the fastest time, as he did twice on Friday. The reigning world champion seems invincible in the quest for pole position. 
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