The schedule and TV program for the Chinese Grand Prix

Written by Sonia Romero
The schedule and TV program for the Chinese Grand Prix
Credit: La voie des stands du Grand Prix de Chine 2026 se situe au Circuit International de Shanghai, du 12 au 15 mars. (Overtake / Levi Erb)

After the first race in Melbourne, F1 arrives in Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix, which hosts the second race of the 2026 season. Here are the schedules and TV listings so you can follow all the sessions. Please note that this is a special format with a sprint race.

Day Time Program Channel(s)
Friday, March 13, 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026 4:20 a.m. Free practice CANAL+SPORT
Friday, March 13, 2026 4:30 a.m. Free practice 1 RTBF
Friday, March 13, 2026 8:10 a.m. Sprint qualifying CANAL+SPORT
Friday, March 13, 2026 8:25 a.m. Sprint race qualifying RTS, RTS 2
Friday, March 13, 2026 8:30 a.m. Sprint qualifications RTBF
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026 3:35 a.m. Sprint race CANAL+SPORT
Saturday, March 14, 2026 3:55 a.m. Sprint race RTS, RTS 2
Saturday, March 14, 2026 4:00 a.m. Sprint race RTBF
Saturday, March 14, 2026 7:40 a.m. Qualifications CANAL+SPORT
Saturday, March 14, 2026 7:55 a.m. Qualifying RTS, RTS 2
Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:00 a.m. Qualifying RTBF
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026 6:50 a.m. The Grid CANAL+
Sunday, March 15, 2026 7:45 a.m. The Race RTS
Sunday, March 15, 2026 7:55 a.m. Chinese Grand Prix CANAL+
Sunday, March 15, 2026 8:00 a.m. Race RTBF