Round 2 · 2026 Season
Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix · Shanghai, China
2026 Race Weekend Schedule
All times shown in UTC.
| Session | Date & Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri, Mar 13, 03:30 UTC |
| Sprint qualifying | Fri, Mar 13, 07:30 UTC |
| Sprint | Sat, Mar 14, 03:00 UTC |
| Qualifying | Sat, Mar 14, 07:00 UTC |
| Race | Sun, Mar 15, 07:00 UTC |
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Circuit Info
- Circuit
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Race Date
- Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Round
- 2 of 22
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Chinese Grand Prix 2026?
The Chinese Grand Prix 2026 takes place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China.
Where is Shanghai International Circuit?
Shanghai International Circuit is located in Shanghai, China (coordinates: 31.3389, 121.22).
What time does the Chinese Grand Prix race start?
The Chinese Grand Prix race starts at Sun, Mar 15, 07:00 UTC. Visit F1 Race Time to see the start time in your local timezone.
What round is the Chinese Grand Prix in the 2026 F1 season?
The Chinese Grand Prix is Round 2 of 22 in the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.
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