This is the sprint race start time of the Chinese GP
The Grand Prix of China marks the first sprint weekend of the 2024 season. On Saturday, April 20th, the sprint race will start at 04:00 AM GMT. So European and British Formula 1 fans have to wake up early to view this 19-lap race.
The fact that the drivers and teams only have one practice session before the sprint race will guarantee spectacle. Who will be able to win the first sprint race of the 2024 season?
The schedule is automatically adjusted to your time zone.
F1 schedule Chinese GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 19 April | - |
| Sprint qualifying | Friday 19 April | - |
| Sprint race | Saturday 20 April | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 20 April | - |
| Race | Sunday 21 April | - |
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