When does the Formula 1 Chinese GP 2026 start?

The Formula 1 Chinese GP weekend begins on March 13, 2026 with Free Practice 1 at 03:30 UTC. The main race is scheduled for March 15, 2026.

How many sessions are in the Formula 1 Chinese GP?

The Formula 1 Chinese GP has 5 sessions: Free Practice 1, Sprint Qualifying, Sprint, Qualifying, Race.

What is the full schedule for the Formula 1 Chinese GP 2026?

Free Practice 1: Fri Mar 13, 03:30 UTC. Sprint Qualifying: Fri Mar 13, 07:30 UTC. Sprint: Sat Mar 14, 03:00 UTC. Qualifying: Sat Mar 14, 07:00 UTC. Race: Sun Mar 15, 07:00 UTC. All times can be viewed in your local timezone on the event page.

Round 2 Formula 1 Completed

Chinese GP

Formula 1 • Shanghai International Circuit

Shanghai, China

Race Date

Mar 15

2026

The Formula 1 Chinese GP is Round 2 and takes place at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, running from March 13 to March 15. This event features 5 sessions: Free Practice 1, Sprint Qualifying, Sprint, Qualifying, Race. All times are displayed as live countdown timers in your local timezone.

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