Tune in to the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday morning at 7am ahead of what is poised to be an exciting and unpredictable battle for the season’s second race win – live on Sky Sports F1.
After Lewis Hamilton dominated the Sprint events in Shanghai to claim his first triumph as a Ferrari driver, early title leaders McLaren bounced back in main qualifying with Oscar Piastri impressively delivering the first Grand Prix pole position of his career.
But with George Russell alongside the Australian on the front row after a brilliant last-gap lap in his Mercedes, points leader Lando Norris in third and Max Verstappen fourth ahead of the Ferrari pair of Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, a 58-lap Grand Prix on an overtaking-friendly track in which strategy is poised to be pivotal is not to be missed.
Sky Sports F1’s live build-up from the Shanghai International Circuit starts at 5.30am on Sunday morning ahead of lights out for the race at 7am.
Highlights from the Sprint race from the Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Academy has also begun its new season in Shanghai, with race two of the all-female series taking place before the Grand Prix at 2.40am.
Chinese GP track – Shanghai International Circuit
The moment Sebastien Buemi had both his front tyres explode off his Toro Rosso car during practice at the 2010 Chinese Grand Prix
China joined the F1 calendar in 2004 and every race has been held at the Shanghai International Circuit, which is known for high tyre wear and long back straight where there is plenty of overtaking into the Turn 14 hairpin.
F1 returned to Shanghai for the first time in five years in 2024, as the event was absent due to the coronavirus pandemic, so there is little recent data for the teams compared to other tracks on the schedule.
The smooth track surface and long, high-speed corners means the car with the best aerodynamics will stand out.
Karun Chandhok takes a look at the unique track of Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese GP weather in Shanghai
The latest weather forecast for Shanghai shows no rain will affect the F1 or F1 Academy races on Sunday.
It is set to be sunny all weekend with an air temperature of 23C at its peak during the afternoon and little wind.
Chinese GP 2025 dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1’s live schedule – practice, qualifying and race
Look back at some of the most dramatic moments to have taken place around the Shanghai International Circuit
Sunday March 23
- 2.40am: F1 Academy Race 2
- 5.30am: Chinese GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday*
- 7am: THE CHINESE GRAND PRIX*
- 9am: Chinese GP reaction: Chequered flag*
- 10am: Ted’s Notebook*
*Also on Sky Sports Main Event
How to watch or stream the Chinese Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland
Got Sky?
TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from the first and only practice session on Friday morning to the Chinese Grand Prix itself on Sunday, March 23 at 7am
App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app – with the option to go onboard with any driver!
Not got Sky?
Stream: Non Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass
Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog
FREE Highlights: Watch F1 highlights shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app
How to watch the Chinese GP on mobile with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the ‘Watch’ section at 5.30am for build-up, ahead of lights out at 7am
- Tap on the Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you’ll only need to do this once)
*Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD
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