Round 2 · 13 – 15 MAR

Chinese Grand Prix

Race Weekend

Track Time Your Time
Asia/Shanghai
  • FP1 Fri, Mar 13 · 11:30: Fri, Mar 13 · 12:30
  • Sprint Qualifying Fri, Mar 13 · 15:30: Fri, Mar 13 · 16:15
  • Sprint Sat, Mar 14 · 11:00: Sat, Mar 14 · 12:00
  • Qualifying Sat, Mar 14 · 15:00: Sat, Mar 14 · 16:00
  • Race Sun, Mar 15 · 15:00: Sun, Mar 15 · 17:00

Qualifying

PosDriverTeamQ1Q2Q3
1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:33.3051:32.4431:32.064
2George RussellMercedes1:33.2621:32.5231:32.286
3Lewis HamiltonFerrari1:33.5221:32.5671:32.415
4Charles LeclercFerrari1:33.1751:32.4861:32.428
5Oscar PiastriMcLaren1:33.5901:33.1301:32.550
6Lando NorrisMcLaren1:33.5351:32.9101:32.608
7Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team1:33.7881:33.0031:32.873
8Max VerstappenRed Bull1:33.4171:33.0981:33.002
9Isack HadjarRed Bull1:33.6321:33.3521:33.121
10Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team1:33.6871:33.1971:33.292
11Nico HülkenbergAudi1:34.1161:33.354:
12Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team1:33.6341:33.357:
13Esteban OconHaas F1 Team1:33.9741:33.538:
14Liam LawsonRB F1 Team1:34.1391:33.765:
15Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team1:33.9061:33.784:
16Gabriel BortoletoAudi1:33.5491:33.965:
17Carlos SainzWilliams1:34.317::
18Alexander AlbonWilliams1:34.772::
19Fernando AlonsoAston Martin1:35.203::
20Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team1:35.436::
21Lance StrollAston Martin1:35.995::
22Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team1:36.906::

Sprint

PosDriverTeamTime / RetiredGapPts
1George RussellMercedes33:38.998:8
2Charles Leclerc FLFerrari+0.674+0.6747
3Lewis HamiltonFerrari+2.554+2.5546
4Lando NorrisMcLaren+4.433+4.4335
5Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes+5.688+5.6884
6Oscar PiastriMcLaren+6.809+6.8093
7Liam LawsonRB F1 Team+10.900+10.9002
8Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team+11.271+11.2711
9Max VerstappenRed Bull+11.619+11.619:
10Esteban OconHaas F1 Team+13.887+13.887:
11Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team+14.780+14.780:
12Carlos SainzWilliams+15.753+15.753:
13Gabriel BortoletoAudi+15.858+15.858:
14Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team+16.393+16.393:
15Isack HadjarRed Bull+16.430+16.430:
16Alexander AlbonWilliams+20.014+20.014:
17Fernando AlonsoAston Martin+21.599+21.599:
18Lance StrollAston Martin+21.971+21.971:
19Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team+28.241+28.241:
20Nico HülkenbergAudiRetired::
21Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 TeamRetired::
22Arvid LindbladRB F1 TeamRetired::

Grand Prix (Race)

PosDriverTeamTime / RetiredGapPts
1Andrea Kimi Antonelli FLMercedes1:33:15.607:25
2George RussellMercedes+5.515+5.51518
3Lewis HamiltonFerrari+25.267+25.26715
4Charles LeclercFerrari+28.894+28.89412
5Oliver BearmanHaas F1 Team+57.268+57.26810
6Pierre GaslyAlpine F1 Team+59.647+59.6478
7Liam LawsonRB F1 Team+1:20.588+1:20.5886
8Isack HadjarRed Bull+1:27.247+1:27.2474
9Carlos SainzWilliams+11.673+11.6732
10Franco ColapintoAlpine F1 Team+12.403+12.4031
11Nico HülkenbergAudi+21.109+21.109:
12Arvid LindbladRB F1 Team+22.828+22.828:
13Valtteri BottasCadillac F1 Team+56.158+56.158:
14Esteban OconHaas F1 Team+1:06.256+1:06.256:
15Sergio PérezCadillac F1 Team+1:14.641+1:14.641:
16Max VerstappenRed BullRetired::
17Fernando AlonsoAston MartinRetired::
18Lance StrollAston MartinRetired::
19Oscar PiastriMcLarenDid not start::
20Lando NorrisMcLarenDid not start::
21Gabriel BortoletoAudiDid not start::
22Alexander AlbonWilliamsDid not start::

About the Circuit

The Shanghai International Circuit: Chinese Grand Prix is a 5.451 km track featuring 16 corners, making it one of the longer permanent circuits on the Formula 1 calendar. Its layout combines long straights that reward top-end speed with a technically demanding infield section that tests mechanical grip and car balance.

Shanghai has been a fixture of the Formula 1 calendar since the early 2000s and carries a lap record set back in 2004, a testament to how competitive times at this venue have historically been shaped by low-drag setups and precise cornering. The circuit’s scale and character consistently produce varied strategic races, making it a significant stop on the calendar each season.

Read the full Shanghai International Circuit: Chinese Grand Prix guide →

Recent Chinese Grand Prix Winners

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Chinese Grand Prix 2026?

The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix takes place on 15 March 2026. The race weekend begins on 13 March 2026 with Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying, with the Sprint and Qualifying sessions following on 14 March.

Where is the Chinese Grand Prix held?

The Chinese Grand Prix is held at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China.

How long is the Shanghai International Circuit – Chinese Grand Prix?

The Shanghai International Circuit – Chinese Grand Prix is 5.451 km per lap and features 16 corners.

What is the lap record at the Shanghai International Circuit?

The current lap record at the Shanghai International Circuit is 1:32.238, set in 2004.

Is the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix a sprint weekend?

Yes, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix is a sprint weekend. The format includes Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying on Friday, followed by the Sprint and main Qualifying on Saturday, and the Grand Prix on Sunday.

Who won the most recent Chinese Grand Prix?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the most recent Chinese Grand Prix in 2026, driving for Mercedes.

Who are the recent winners of the Chinese Grand Prix?

Recent winners include Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes, 2026), Oscar Piastri (McLaren, 2025), Max Verstappen (Red Bull, 2024), Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes, 2019), and Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull, 2018).

What time does the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix race start?

The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix race starts at 15:00 local time on 15 March 2026.

Race Review

Overview: A Historic Day in Shanghai as Antonelli Claims Maiden Victory The 2026 Formula 1 season delivered one of its most extraordinary weekends yet at the Shanghai International Circuit, as Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into his maiden Formula 1 Grand Prix victory, becoming a landmark figure in the sport at just 18 years of […]

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Telemetry highlights

Full telemetry →
Pole
Kimi ANTONELLI
1:32.064
Fastest race lap
Kimi ANTONELLI
1:35.275 · L52
Fastest pit
Lewis HAMILTON
22.43s
Race
56 laps
1 SC
Conditions
22.6°C track
15.6°C air · dry
Top 5 fastest race laps
Ranked by single-lap speed, not race finish position.
RankDriverTeamTyreTimeGap
1Kimi ANTONELLIMercedes H1:35.275:
2George RUSSELLMercedes H1:35.400+0.125
3Esteban OCONHaas F1 Team S1:35.964+0.689
4Charles LECLERCFerrari H1:36.011+0.736
5Lewis HAMILTONFerrari H1:36.092+0.817
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