TV Schedule for the 2026 China F1 Grand Prix
- Published on 12/03/2026 20:24
Join us in Shanghai from March 13 to 15 for the second round of the 2026 F1 season.
This weekend, it’s time for the Sprint in Shanghai! After his success in Melbourne, George Russell arrives in China confident, backed by a W17 that is already proving to be the benchmark for the F1 grid in 2026. His teammate, Kimi Antonelli, will need to correct the mistakes made during the opening round if he wants to keep up with the Englishman.
Behind Mercedes, Ferrari emerges as the main threat. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton demonstrated their competitiveness in Australia, finishing third and fourth respectively. This time, the Scuderia could surprise with its famous “macarena” rear wing. Lewis Hamilton, already holding the record for six wins and six poles in China, is still aiming for his first victory in the red colors. A win in Shanghai would allow the former seven-time champion to end Ferrari’s long drought, which began after Carlos Sainz’s triumph in Mexico in 2024.
An Uncertain Hierarchy
McLaren and Red Bull also remain ones to watch, despite mixed results in Australia. Lando Norris was nearly 52 seconds behind Russell, and Isack Hadjar retired due to an engine problem. Arvid Lindblad and Gabriel Bortoleto will be looking to confirm their promising debuts with Racing Bulls and Audi.
Finally, the back of the grid remains concerning for the Greens. Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso will try to finish after a tough Australian Grand Prix, but the task looks challenging on the Chinese track, known for its demanding and technical characteristics for teams at the back.
With the first Sprint format of the year, the weekend promises to be intense, filled with ambitious strategies, historical rivalries, and championship stakes for this second round of the 2026 season.
China Grand Prix F1 2026 – 2nd Round
Friday, March 13
4:15 AM – Free Practice 1 (Canal + Sport)
8:15 AM – Sprint Qualifying (Canal + Sport)
Saturday, March 14
3:50 AM – Sprint (Canal + Sport)
7:40 AM – Qualifying (Canal + Sport)
Sunday, March 15
8:00 AM – Race (Canal +)
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This page is translated from the original post "Programme TV du Grand Prix F1 de Chine 2026" in French.
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