Race details
The Chinese Grand Prix returns to the calendar as a thrilling Sprint Weekend at the Shanghai International Circuit. Under the new 2026 regulations, teams will push their innovative machinery to the limit on this track renowned for its long straights and challenging turns. Expect intense battles and strategic complexity as drivers adapt to the revised power units and aerodynamic rules, all amidst an electrifying race atmosphere.
Date & time
March 15, 2026 · 07:00 AM
Circuit
Shanghai International Circuit
Laps
56
Distance
305.256 km
Formula 1 weekend
Practice, qualifying & race
FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2026. Shanghai, China · Race Sun, 15 Mar · 09:00 SAST.
Friday, 13 March
- Completed
Practice 1
Fri, 13 Mar · 05:30 SAST
- Completed
Sprint Qualifying
Fri, 13 Mar · 09:30 SAST
Saturday, 14 March
- Completed
Sprint
Sat, 14 Mar · 05:00 SAST
- Completed
Qualifying
Sat, 14 Mar · 09:00 SAST
Sunday, 15 March
- Completed
Race
Sun, 15 Mar · 09:00 SAST
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F1 by the numbers
The science of speed
375 km/h
Top speed
1.6s
0–100 km/h
5G
Cornering force
1000+
Sensors per car
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