F1 2025 Chinese GP start time
It's time for the highlight of the weekend: the F1 Chinese Grand Prix! Compared to the rain-soaked race in Australia, it looks like conditions will stay dry at the Shanghai International Circuit. For the first time this season, we'll see which teams perform best in a full race under dry conditions. Who will take the victory in China?
The F1 Chinese GP starts on Sunday, March 23, at 07:00 GMT. About an hour and a half later, we'll know who the winner of the second race of the season is!
Do you want to view the start times in your time zone? Check out the schedule below!
The F1 schedule for China 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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