F1 Sprint Chinese GP start time
China sets the stage for the first sprint weekend of the season, giving drivers and teams the opportunity to score extra points. However, this also presents a challenge, as there is only one practice session, making it harder to find the perfect setup. Don’t miss any of the action—check below for the sprint start time!
The F1 Sprint in China starts on Saturday, March 22nd, at 03:00 GMT. Later in the day, the qualifying session for the Formula 1 Chinese GP will begin at 07:00 GMT.
Do you want to view the start times in your time zone? Check out the schedule below!
The schedule of the F1 Chinese GP is automatically adjusted to your time zone.
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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