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Race Weekend
- 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
| Pos | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Andrea Kimi Antonelli |  Mercedes | 1:33.305 | 1:32.443 | 1:32.064 |
| 2 |  George Russell | Mercedes | 1:33.262 | 1:32.523 | 1:32.286 |
| 3 |  Lewis Hamilton |  Ferrari | 1:33.522 | 1:32.567 | 1:32.415 |
| 4 |  Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:33.175 | 1:32.486 | 1:32.428 |
| 5 |  Oscar Piastri |  McLaren | 1:33.590 | 1:33.130 | 1:32.550 |
| 6 |  Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:33.535 | 1:32.910 | 1:32.608 |
| 7 |  Pierre Gasly |  Alpine F1 Team | 1:33.788 | 1:33.003 | 1:32.873 |
| 8 |  Max Verstappen |  Red Bull | 1:33.417 | 1:33.098 | 1:33.002 |
| 9 |  Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 1:33.632 | 1:33.352 | 1:33.121 |
| 10 |  Oliver Bearman |  Haas F1 Team | 1:33.687 | 1:33.197 | 1:33.292 |
| 11 |  Nico Hülkenberg |  Audi | 1:34.116 | 1:33.354 | — |
| 12 |  Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 1:33.634 | 1:33.357 | — |
| 13 |  Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:33.974 | 1:33.538 | — |
| 14 |  Liam Lawson |  RB F1 Team | 1:34.139 | 1:33.765 | — |
| 15 |  Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 1:33.906 | 1:33.784 | — |
| 16 |  Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:33.549 | 1:33.965 | — |
| 17 |  Carlos Sainz |  Williams | 1:34.317 | — | — |
| 18 |  Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:34.772 | — | — |
| 19 |  Fernando Alonso |  Aston Martin | 1:35.203 | — | — |
| 20 |  Valtteri Bottas |  Cadillac F1 Team | 1:35.436 | — | — |
| 21 |  Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:35.995 | — | — |
| 22 |  Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:36.906 | — | — |
- Q1 1:33.305 Q2 1:32.443 Q3 1:32.064
- Q1 1:33.262 Q2 1:32.523 Q3 1:32.286
- Q1 1:33.522 Q2 1:32.567 Q3 1:32.415
- Q1 1:33.175 Q2 1:32.486 Q3 1:32.428
- Q1 1:33.590 Q2 1:33.130 Q3 1:32.550
- Q1 1:33.535 Q2 1:32.910 Q3 1:32.608
- Q1 1:33.788 Q2 1:33.003 Q3 1:32.873
- Q1 1:33.417 Q2 1:33.098 Q3 1:33.002
- Q1 1:33.632 Q2 1:33.352 Q3 1:33.121
- Q1 1:33.687 Q2 1:33.197 Q3 1:33.292
- Q1 1:34.116 Q2 1:33.354
- Q1 1:33.634 Q2 1:33.357
- 13
Esteban OconQ1 1:33.974 Q2 1:33.538 - 14Liam LawsonQ1 1:34.139 Q2 1:33.765
- Q1 1:33.906 Q2 1:33.784
- Q1 1:33.549 Q2 1:33.965
- 17Carlos SainzQ1 1:34.317
- Q1 1:34.772
- Q1 1:35.203
- Q1 1:35.436
- 21Lance StrollQ1 1:35.995
- 22Sergio PérezQ1 1:36.906
Sprint
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time / Retired | Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 33:38.998 | — | 8 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc FL | Ferrari | +0.674 | +0.674 | 7 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +2.554 | +2.554 | 6 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +4.433 | +4.433 | 5 |
| 5 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +5.688 | +5.688 | 4 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +6.809 | +6.809 | 3 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | RB F1 Team | +10.900 | +10.900 | 2 |
| 8 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +11.271 | +11.271 | 1 |
| 9 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +11.619 | +11.619 | — |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +13.887 | +13.887 | — |
| 11 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | +14.780 | +14.780 | — |
| 12 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +15.753 | +15.753 | — |
| 13 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +15.858 | +15.858 | — |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | +16.393 | +16.393 | — |
| 15 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | +16.430 | +16.430 | — |
| 16 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +20.014 | +20.014 | — |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +21.599 | +21.599 | — |
| 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +21.971 | +21.971 | — |
| 19 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | +28.241 | +28.241 | — |
| 20 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | Retired | — | — |
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | Retired | — | — |
| 22 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | Retired | — | — |
- Time 33:38.998 Status Finished
- Time +0.674 Status Finished
- Time +2.554 Status Finished
- Time +4.433 Status Finished
- Time +5.688 Status Finished
- Time +6.809 Status Finished
- Time +10.900 Status Finished
- Time +11.271 Status Finished
- Time +11.619 Status Finished
- 10Esteban OconTime +13.887 Status Finished
- 11Pierre GaslyTime +14.780 Status Finished
- 12Carlos SainzTime +15.753 Status Finished
- Time +15.858 Status Finished
- Time +16.393 Status Finished
- 15Isack HadjarTime +16.430 Status Finished
- Time +20.014 Status Finished
- Time +21.599 Status Finished
- 18Lance StrollTime +21.971 Status Finished
- 19Sergio PérezTime +28.241 Status Finished
- Time Retired Status Retired
- Time Retired Status Retired
- Time Retired Status Retired
Grand Prix (Race)
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time / Retired | Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli FL | Mercedes | 1:33:15.607 | — | 25 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | +5.515 | +5.515 | 18 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +25.267 | +25.267 | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +28.894 | +28.894 | 12 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +57.268 | +57.268 | 10 |
| 6 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | +59.647 | +59.647 | 8 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | RB F1 Team | +1:20.588 | +1:20.588 | 6 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | +1:27.247 | +1:27.247 | 4 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +11.673 | +11.673 | 2 |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | +12.403 | +12.403 | 1 |
| 11 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | +21.109 | +21.109 | — |
| 12 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | +22.828 | +22.828 | — |
| 13 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | +56.158 | +56.158 | — |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +1:06.256 | +1:06.256 | — |
| 15 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | +1:14.641 | +1:14.641 | — |
| 16 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | Retired | — | — |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | Retired | — | — |
| 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | Retired | — | — |
| 19 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | Did not start | — | — |
| 20 | Lando Norris | McLaren | Did not start | — | — |
| 21 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | Did not start | — | — |
| 22 | Alexander Albon | Williams | Did not start | — | — |
- Time 1:33:15.607 Status Finished
- Time +5.515 Status Finished
- Time +25.267 Status Finished
- Time +28.894 Status Finished
- Time +57.268 Status Finished
- Time +59.647 Status Finished
- Time +1:20.588 Status Finished
- Time +1:27.247 Status Finished
- Time +11.673 Status Lapped
- Time +12.403 Status Lapped
- Time +21.109 Status Lapped
- Time +22.828 Status Lapped
- Time +56.158 Status Lapped
- 14Esteban OconTime +1:06.256 Status Lapped
- 15Sergio PérezTime +1:14.641 Status Lapped
- Time Retired Status Retired
- Time Retired Status Retired
- 18Lance StrollTime Retired Status Retired
- Time Did not start Status Did not start
- 20Lando NorrisTime Did not start Status Did not start
- Time Did not start Status Did not start
- Time Did not start Status Did 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
- 2026 — Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- 2025 — Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 2024 — Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2019 — Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2018 — Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
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 […]
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.
| Rank | Driver | Team | Tyre | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi ANTONELLI | Mercedes | H | 1:35.275 | — |
| 2 | George RUSSELL | Mercedes | H | 1:35.400 | +0.125 |
| 3 | Esteban OCON | Haas F1 Team | S | 1:35.964 | +0.689 |
| 4 | Charles LECLERC | Ferrari | H | 1:36.011 | +0.736 |
| 5 | Lewis HAMILTON | Ferrari | H | 1:36.092 | +0.817 |