SHANGHAI, March 14 (Reuters) - George Russell held off ⁠the fast-starting Ferraris to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday and stretch his Formula One championship lead ⁠to 11 points.

The Briton started on pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit and finished ahead of Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc ‌and Lewis Hamilton after an opening tussle and late safety car period in the 19-lap race.