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The second round of the 2025 Formula 1 season is set to take place at the Shanghai International Circuit, marking the much-anticipated return of the Chinese Grand Prix. Following the thrilling season opener in Australia, where Lando Norris secured victory, the action now shifts to Shanghai, which will host the first sprint race of the year.
Key Details: 2025 Chinese Grand Prix Schedule
Friday, March 21
- Free Practice 1
- Local Time: 11:30 - 12:30
- GMT: 03:30 - 04:30
- PST: 20:30 - 21:30 (March 20)
- ET: 23:30 - 00:30 (March 20)
- CET: 04:30 - 05:30
- Sprint Qualifying
- Local Time: 15:30 - 16:14
- GMT: 07:30 - 08:14
- PST: 00:30 - 01:14
- ET: 03:30 - 04:14
- CET: 08:30 - 09:14
Saturday, March 22
- Sprint Race
- Local Time: 11:00 - 12:00
- GMT: 03:00 - 04:00
- PST: 20:00 - 21:00 (March 21)
- ET: 23:00 - 00:00 (March 21)
- CET: 04:00 - 05:00
- Qualifying
- Local Time: 15:00 - 16:00
- GMT: 07:00 - 08:00
- PST: 00:00 - 01:00
- ET: 03:00 - 04:00
- CET: 08:00 - 09:00
Sunday, March 23
- Grand Prix
- Local Time: 15:00
- GMT: 07:00
- PST: 00:00
- ET: 03:00
- CET: 08:00
Where to Watch the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
Formula 1 fans worldwide can catch the race on various platforms:
- UK: Sky Sports F1, NowTV
- USA: ESPN, fuboTV, F1 TV
Chinese Grand Prix: Past Winners
Shanghai International Circuit has been a key venue in Formula 1 since 2004, with some of the sport’s biggest names securing victory over the years.
- Most Wins: Lewis Hamilton (6) – 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019
- Other Multi-Time Winners:
- Fernando Alonso: 2005, 2013
- Nico Rosberg: 2012, 2016
Full List of Past Winners:
- 2004: Rubens Barrichello
- 2005: Fernando Alonso
- 2006: Michael Schumacher
- 2007: Kimi Räikkönen
- 2008: Lewis Hamilton
- 2009: Sebastian Vettel
- 2010: Jenson Button
- 2011: Lewis Hamilton
- 2012: Nico Rosberg
- 2013: Fernando Alonso
- 2014: Lewis Hamilton
- 2015: Lewis Hamilton
- 2016: Nico Rosberg
- 2017: Lewis Hamilton
- 2018: Daniel Ricciardo
- 2019: Lewis Hamilton
- 2020 - 2023: Canceled due to COVID-19
- 2024: Max Verstappen
