Lewis Hamilton has secured pole position for the Chinese sprint race tomorrow morning. However, it remains to be seen who will clinch the first spot on the grid for the Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday.
Saturday is set for an exciting start with the sprint race in the morning, during which Hamilton is joined on the front row by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Following the race, the teams will have approximately three hours before qualifying takes place, which will determine the starting grid for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
Here is everything you need to know.
When is the 2025 Chinese sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying?
Saturday, 22 March
Sprint Race
Local time: 11:00 – 12:00
GMT: 03:00 – 04:00
PST: 20:00 – 21:00 (Friday, 21 March)
ET: 23:00 – 00:00 (Friday, 21 March)
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
How to watch the 2025 Chinese sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying?
Fans watching the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix from the UK can watch via Sky Sports F1 or streaming services such as NowTV. United States viewers can watch through ESPN as well as fuboTV and F1 TV.
For a full list of F1 broadcasts for each country, visit here.
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images
Chinese Sprint Race: What to know
How many laps is the Chinese sprint race?
The sprint race will consist of 19 laps.
How many points are available in an F1 sprint race?
The drivers who finish a sprint race in the top 8 will earn championship points as follows:
1st place- 8 points
2nd place – 7 points
3rd place – 6 points
4th place – 5 points
5th place – 4 points
6th place – 3 points
7th place – 2 points
8th place – 1 point
When is the next sprint race?
The next sprint race on the 2025 Formula 1 calendar will be in Miami from 2-4 May.
2025 Chinese sprint race starting grid
1. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
2. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
3. Oscar Piastri, McLaren
4. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
5. George Russell, Mercedes
6. Lando Norris, McLaren
7. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
8. Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls
9. Alex Albon, Williams
10. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
11. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
12. Oliver Bearman, Haas
13. Carlos Sainz, Williams
14. Gabriel Bortoleo, Sauber
15. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
16. Jack Doohan, Alpine
17. Pierre Gasly, Alpine
18. Esteban Ocon, Haas
19. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
20. Liam Lawson, Red Bull
What are the F1 drivers’ standings ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix?
1. Lando Norris, McLaren – 25 points
2. Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 18 points
3. George Russell, Mercedes – 15 points
4. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes – 12 points
5. Alex Albon, Williams – 10 points
6. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 8 points
7. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber – 6 points
8. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 4 points
9. Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 2 points
10. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari – 1 point
11. Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 0 points
12. Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls- 0 points
13. Esteban Ocon, Haas- 0 points
14. Oliver Bearman, Haas- 0 points
NC. Jack Doohan, Alpine
NC. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
NC. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber
NC. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
NC. Liam Lawson, Red Bull
NC. Carlos Sainz, Williams
What are the F1 constructors’ standings ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix?
1. McLaren – 27 points
2. Mercedes – 27 points
3. Red Bull – 18 points
4. Williams – 10 points
5. Aston Martin – 8 points
6. Sauber – 6 points
7. Ferrari – 5 points
8. Alpine – 0 points
9. Racing Bulls – 0 points
10. Haas – 0 points
