Sprint race start, Shanghai, 2024

2025 Chinese Grand Prix F1 race information

The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix was round 2 of the 2025 Formula 1 season. It was the 18th Chinese Grand Prix to count towards the world championship.

The race weekend was a sprint event, which meant that in addition to the grand prix a shorter sprint race was also held.

This round was won by Oscar Piastri for McLaren. Read the race report here:

Race weekend information

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2025 Chinese Grand Prix Formula 1 session times

Friday 21 March

First practice: 11:30 (03:30 UK time)
Sprint Race Qualifying: 15:30 (07:30 UK time)

Saturday 22 March

Sprint race: 11:00 (03:00 UK time)
Qualifying: 15:00 (07:00 UK time)

Sunday 23 March

Race: 15:00 (07:00 UK time)
NB. Times in 24-hour clock.

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Circuit

The Chinese Grand Prix was held at Shanghai International Circuit. This is a 5.5-kilometre, 16-turn permanent track which was first used by Formula 1 in 2004.

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RaceFans’ coverage of this race

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How to watch the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

Find information on how to watch Formula 1 and where you can find live Chinese Grand Prix streams here:

Previous race: 2025 Australian Grand Prix
Next race: 2025 Japanese Grand Prix

Last updated: 30 March 2025

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