One week after the opening race in Melbourne, it’s already time for the Chinese GP! George Russell dominantly won the first Grand Prix of the season, but can he repeat the trick in Shanghai? And what can Max Verstappen do during the Chinese GP after his impressive recovery race from twentieth place to the top six in Australia? Plenty of reason to watch, especially since the race weekend in Shanghai is the first sprint weekend of 2026. Below you will find the full schedule for the race weekend.
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Oscar Piastri won in Shanghai last year. It marked the first victory of the year in which the Australian competed for the world title until the final Grand Prix. Then too, Piastri’s victory came after drama during his home race. Can the McLaren driver redeem himself once again? The race weekend in China, the first sprint weekend of the season, will provide the answer.
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Schedule Chinese GP 2026
Friday 13 March
First free practice: 04:30 – 05:30
Sprint qualifying: 08:30 – 09:14
Saturday 14 March
Sprint: 04:00 – 05:00
Qualifying: 08:00 – 09:00
Sunday 15 March
Race: 08:00 – 10:00
Read everything about the Chinese GP here
