F1 Chinese GP start time
After the Shanghai International Circuit returned to the calendar last year, we’re heading back to the Chinese GP, where Lewis Hamilton has won an impressive six times. This weekend promises even more action, as China hosts the first sprint weekend of the season. Which team will capitalize on the opportunity and score the most points with more at stake?
The 2025 F1 Chinese GP weekend takes place from Friday, March 21, to Sunday, March 23, marking the second race of the season. On Friday, the free practice session and sprint qualifying will take place. Saturday’s schedule features the sprint at 03:00 GMT, followed by qualifying at 07:00 GMT. The race itself kicks off on Sunday, March 23, at 07:00 GMT.
Do you want to view the F1 start times in your time zone? Check out the schedule below!
F1 schedule Chinese GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 21 March | - |
| Sprint qualifying | Friday 21 March | - |
| Sprint race | Saturday 22 March | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 22 March | - |
| Race | Sunday 23 March | - |
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