🚨💨 Get Set, China: Prepare for a Thrilling Formula One Showdown in 2026!
Image: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Formula 1 heads to the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend for the second race of the season. The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix will also host the first sprint race of the 2026 season. Formula 1 barely had time to catch its breath after the season opener in Australia before heading straight to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix, the second round of the 2026 championship.
With teams still learning the sport's new regulations and power units, the weekend promises plenty of intrigue as the paddock arrives at a very different circuit. The sprint weekend format means teams will only have one practice session to dial in their setups before qualifying begins. Friday's running concludes with Sprint Qualifying, which sets the grid for Saturday's sprint race.
The sprint itself offers drivers a chance to score points while also providing an indication of race pace ahead of Sunday's main event. The 2026 F1 Chinese Sprint Race is scheduled for Friday, March 13, with lights out set for 11:00 p. m.
Eastern Time for viewers in North America. The 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix will go green on Sunday, March 15, at 3:00 a. m.
Eastern Time. Image: Red Bull How to Watch the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix Broadcast coverage varies by region. In the United States, Formula 1's primary broadcast partner for the 2026 season is Apple TV, which streams every session live.
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