<p>The first race of the season brought some serious drama as rain wreaked havoc on the Australian Grand Prix field, with only 16 drivers finishing.</p> <p>Lando Norris kick started his world championship campaign with a hard-fought win over Max Verstappen. George Russell finished third, rookie Kimi Antonelli was fourth and hometown hero Oscar Piastri recovered from a spin in the grass to finish ninth.</p> <p>Now it’s on to Shanghai and the Chinese Grand Prix.</p> <p>This is the second race back at the Shanghai International Circuit after a four-year absence and Max Verstappen is the defending champion. He was joined on the podium last year by Lando Norris and Sergio Perez.</p> <p>This is the first Sprint Race of the year, so there will be only one practice session.</p> <p>The race is in a good time slot for Aussie audiences, with lights out on Sunday at 6pm AEDT.</p> <p>One interesting fact: an Aussie driver has finished in the top 10 every year at the Chinese Grand Prix.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Chinese Grand Prix Betting Tips</h2> <h3>Best Bet</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/motor-racing/formula-1/f1-chinese-grand-prix-9044076">McLaren $1.44 (Team of Winning Driver)</a></p> <p>The McLarens looked incredibly strong in Melbourne and were probably on for a 1-2 finish if Oscar Piastri hadn’t slid off the track into the grass. As we mentioned last week, you get two drivers with this bet and with McLaren you get the two fastest cars on the grid.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Next Best</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/motor-racing/formula-1/f1-chinese-grand-prix-9044076">Max Verstappen $1.51 (Podium Finish)</a></p> <p>Verstappen drove an incredible race last week and really put Lando Norris under pressure. He’s the defending champion here in Shanghai, it looks like the Red Bull is an improved car and until proven otherwise, Max looks like a top three finisher.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Value Bet</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/motor-racing/formula-1/f1-chinese-grand-prix-9044076">Oscar Piastri $4.40 (Outright Betting)</a></p> <p>Let’s try this one again. Take the rain away from Albert Park and Piastri would more than likely have been fighting teammate Lando Norris for the win. There’s a little less value this week, but it’s still worth a look.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Piastri Bet</h3> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/motor-racing/formula-1/f1-chinese-grand-prix-9044076">Oscar Piastri $1.44 (Podium Finish)</a></p> <p>This bet would most likely have clicked last week if Oscar had been able to stay on the track. He finished in the points here last year, so a podium is absolutely within reach.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Odds are subject to change.</p>