What time does 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix start?
Round two of the 2026 F1 season takes place this weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix from Shanghai.
Oscar Piastri is the defending race winner after his success in 2025, with the Australian looking to get off the mark following his embarrassing crash on the way to the grid in Melbourne last week.
The 56-lap race starts at 15:00 local time on Sunday, March 15th, which is 07:00 GMT in the UK.
You can check out the start time for the 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix below, with the times automatically adjusted to your timezone!
F1 schedule Chinese GP
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free practice 1 | Friday 13 March | - |
| Sprint qualifying | Friday 13 March | - |
| Sprint race | Saturday 14 March | - |
| Qualifying | Saturday 14 March | - |
| Race | Sunday 15 March | - |
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