Formula 1 has landed in Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix weekend. The Shanghai International Circuit will host the first sprint race of the 2025 season.
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who will be hoping to turn things around after a disappointing season-opener in Australia, is the most successful driver at the circuit, with six race wins.
Lando Norris heads into the weekend on the back of his strong victory in Melbourne. However, while speaking to the media in Shanghai, he feels that Red Bull and Ferrari will be more competitive this weekend than last week so is maintaining a realistic outlook.
As it is a sprint weekend, the teams will have just one hour of practice before heading into sprint qualifying. Here is everything you need to know to watch the action.
When is sprint qualifying for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix?
Friday, 21 March
Free Practice 1
Local time: 11:30 – 12:30
GMT: 03:30 – 04:30
PST: 20:30 – 21:30 (Thursday, 20 March)
ET: 23:30 – 00:30 (Thursday, 20 March)
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
Nico Hulkenberg, Haas VF-24
Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images
How to watch sprint qualifying in China?
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.
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
