14 Mar 2026•PSGiL Media
Chinese GP Recap (S6 R05) – Shaul Shines in the Rain, Haim Makes History
Chinese GP Recap (S6 R05) 🇨🇳
Round 5 of Season 6 at Shanghai International Circuit was never going to be a normal race.
With the war still heavily affecting daily life in Israel — especially in the north — PSGiL decided to keep the event on the calendar, but to run it as a formal race with no championship points. The result would still count for statistics, records, and league history, but not for the Drivers’ or Constructors’ standings.
And even without points on the line, China delivered a race that mattered.
It was a full wet race, a true test of control, patience, and confidence — and it showed exactly who can thrive when conditions are at their worst.
🏆 The Winner: Shaul Ezra masters the rain
If Australia was Shaul’s statement response, China was a reminder of just how complete his skillset is.
- P1 → P1 (Pole to Win)
- Led from the front in a race where one mistake could ruin everything
- Managed the wet conditions with total control
And while no points were awarded, the win still adds another major result to his all-time legacy:
- 21 race wins
- 50 podiums
- 22 fastest laps
- 16 pole positions
In a wet race designed to expose weakness, Shaul looked untouchable.
🥈 Haim Braha’s breakthrough moment
The biggest headline outside the winner was Haim Braha.
After returning to league competition in Australia, Haim backed it up in spectacular fashion in China:
- P4 → P2 (+2)
- First podium in PSGiL league history
- Exceptional pace throughout the race in full wet conditions
This wasn’t a lucky survival drive. This was genuine speed.
For a driver who came into the season with modest all-time numbers and only one previous top-five finish in league history, China was a massive leap:
Haim didn’t just take advantage of conditions — he owned them.
🥉 Youssef Shaheen is back on the podium
Quietly, steadily, and now very clearly, Youssef Shaheen is putting together a good start this season.
- P3 → P3
- Calm race, no wasted movement
- Another composed performance in difficult conditions
After finishing third in last season’s championship, Youssef had to wait until Round 5 to get back onto the podium — but China felt important.
This was not chaos management. This was measured wet-weather quality.
And historically, it adds another notable result to one of the deepest résumés in the league:
- 63 events participated
- 54 top-10 finishes
- 31 top-5 finishes
- 11 career podiums
Youssef is back where he belongs.
🌧️ Full Wet, Full Test
China was wet from start to finish.
No crossover window. No relief. No half-measures.
That made this race less about strategy tricks and more about:
- throttle discipline
- braking confidence
- tyre temperature management
- surviving long-corner traction zones
Shanghai in the wet is brutal, and the results reflected that.
The drivers who succeeded were the ones who combined raw pace with restraint.
📈 Recovery Drives & Strong Results
Even without points, there were several important performances deeper in the field.
Eden Azran made a mistake early, but still recovered to P4:
- P2 → P4
- Strong damage limitation in terrible conditions
- Another sign of his consistency, even on an imperfect night
Kelly Aiche delivered his best result of the season:
- P7 → P5 (+2)
- Continued the strong form he showed last season, when he raced at championship-podium level
- Claimed Driver of the Day for the second race in a row
Dvir Badash matched his best result of the season with P8, while Lior Cohen secured his best result of the season with P7, another respectable step in a difficult campaign.
These are the kinds of races that don’t affect the table — but can absolutely affect momentum.
⭐ Special Mentions (Pole / Fastest Lap / DOTD)
- Pole: Shaul Ezra 🥇
- Fastest Lap: Shaul Ezra ⚡ (1:46.005)
- Driver of the Day: Kelly Aiche ⭐
Shaul completed the clean sweep at the front, while Kelly’s recovery and pace once again earned recognition from the field.
🚫 No Points, But Not Meaningless
Because of the war circumstances, PSGiL had already announced that China would not award championship points.
That meant:
- no movement in the Drivers’ standings
- no changes in the Constructors’ race
- no direct title impact
But that does not mean the race was meaningless.
China still mattered because it told us things.
It told us:
- who can handle full wet conditions
- who continues to build form
- who can recover from mistakes
- who is ready for the next phase of the season
And maybe most importantly, it gave the community another chance to race together during a period where that is far from guaranteed.
🙏 A thank you to those who raced
Under the current circumstances, simply showing up matters.
So before anything else, PSGiL thanks every driver who was able to participate despite the situation. And to those who could not race this week, the league hopes to see you back on track as soon as conditions allow.
Keeping the race active without points was the right competitive decision.
Keeping the community together was the more important one.
🏁 Championship Context
Officially, the standings remain unchanged because China awarded no points.
That means the championship still stands as:
Drivers Championship
- Shaul Ezra — 89 pts
- Eden Azran — 64 pts
- Youssef Shaheen — 52 pts
Constructors Championship
- Mercedes — 113 pts
- McLaren — 113 pts
- Aston Martin — 91 pts
So while China won’t be remembered as a points race, it may still be remembered as a form race.
And for several drivers, that may matter just as much heading into Japan.
💬 Final Thoughts
China was not about titles.
It was about racing through difficult circumstances, respecting reality, and still producing something worth remembering.
A full wet race.
A dominant Shaul victory.
A historic first podium for Haim.
A long-awaited return to the podium for Youssef.
And more proof that even a race without points can still carry real meaning.
Japan is next. And there, the championship fight resumes.