The 2025 Formula 1 season heads to Shanghai, China, for its second race—the Chinese Grand Prix—at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed victory in the season opener at the Melbourne Grand Prix, edging out defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull and George Russell of Mercedes.
On Saturday, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri aced the qualifying to secure his first-ever pole position in F1. He will be joined in the front row by Russell, while Norris will start third.
2024 drivers’ champion Verstappen will aim to defend his title at the Chinese GP and secure his first win of the season. Meanwhile, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing 10th-place finish in Melbourne.
The Chinese Grand Prix 2025 race is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Chinese Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix will take place at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China on Sunday, March 23 and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, March 23 | 3:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, March 23 | 2:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, March 23 | 1:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, March 23 | 12:00 a.m. |
Chinese Grand Prix TV channel, live stream
Here’s how to watch the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix across U.S.:
ESPN is showing the race live on TV, and while there are several live streaming options, ESPN+ and Fubo are your best bets.
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F1 Chinese Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mecerdes |
| 2 | George Russell | Mecerdes |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 7 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 8 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 9 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls |
| 10 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes |
| 11 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber |
| 13 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 14 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 15 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 16 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault |
| 17 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 18 | Jack Doohan | Alpine Renault |
| 19 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber |
| 20 | Liam Lawson | Red Bull |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Mar. 14-16 | Australia | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit |
| Mar. 21-23 | China* | Shanghai International Circuit |
| Apr. 4-6 | Japan | Suzuka International Racing Course |
| Apr. 11-13 | Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit |
| Apr. 18-20 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| May 2-4 | Miami* | Miami International Autodrome |
| May 16-18 | Emilia Romagna | Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack |
| May 23-25 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco |
| May 30-Jun.1 | Spain | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| Jun. 13-15 | Canada | Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit |
| Jun. 27-29 | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
| Jul. 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
| Jul. 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sep. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sep. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format
