After an exciting season opener in Australia, Formula 1 heads to the Shanghai 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. George Russel has made a good start for Mercedes this season by winning the Australian Crown. Ferrari fought hard and will be looking to return to China F1. Oscar Piastri from Mclaren won the title last time beating Lono Norris and George Russel. With Russell winning the Australian F1 2026, he would be the man to beat in the upcoming races.
schedule
- Friday, March 13
- Free Practice 1: 11:30 local time (15:30 Dubai time)
- Sprint Qualifying: 15:30 local time (19:30 Dubai Time)
- Saturday, March 14
- Sprint Race: 11:00 local time (15:00 Dubai Time)
- Qualifying: 15:00 local time (19:00 Dubai Time)
- Sunday, March 15
- Grand Prix: 15:00 local time (19:00 Dubai Time)
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The race will be held at the Shanghai International Stadium, a venue that has hosted F1 since 2004. It was built on a waterfront site at a cost of $450 million and can accommodate around 200,000 spectators. Each team in the circuit has its own building, designed to resemble the ancient Shanghai Yuyuan Garden.
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The 5.4km circuit has 56 laps and a total race distance of 305km. The layout is inspired by the Chinese symbol “Shang,” meaning “up” or “rising.” It is known for constantly strengthening Turns 1-2, high-g force in Turns 7-8, and one of the longest lengths in F1 at 1.2km.
The weather
- Saturday: Clear skies, highs of 17°C, track temperatures up to 33°C.
- Sunday: Temperatures between 8–15°C, then around 25°C, with light winds and no rain forecast.
Final 10 Winners
- 2012: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
- 2013: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
- 2014: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2016: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
- 2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2018: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
- 2019: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2024: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2025: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Hamilton leads the record books with six wins and seven poles in Shanghai.
What Happened Last Year?
The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix was full of drama. Oscar Piastri dominated the race, leading almost every lap to take victory for McLaren, with teammate Lando Norris finishing second. George Russell completed the podium in third place. Ferrari endured a horrific weekend with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc both disqualified – Hamilton for illegal driving and Leclerc for being underweight. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly was also eliminated for the same reason. World champion Max Verstappen finished fourth, unable to match McLaren’s pace.
How to Buy Tickets
Tickets for the Chinese Grand Prix can be purchased through the official F1 website and authorized ticketing partners. Options include prime seats, hospitality packages, and weekend passes.
How to Watch
Fans can stream every episode live on F1 TV Pro, available on Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. The service offers ad-free, indoor cameras and commentary in six languages. F1 TV Premium adds 4K Ultra HD/HDR streaming and Multiview with 26 feeds. Coverage is also available on TSN5, TSN.ca, and the TSN App in select locations.
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