F1 in China: This is the schedule for the Chinese Grand Prix
General
- Ludo van Denderen
The Chinese Grand Prix is back on the F1 calendar. This Sunday, the drivers will race again at the Shanghai circuit for the first time in five years. European fans will need to switch on early to follow the race. Find out what time the sessions are in this race weekend in Shanghai here.
The Chinese Grand Prix is the first event in 2024 to feature a sprint race. That means there is only one free practice in Shanghai, immediately followed by qualifying for the Sprint race. The sprint race will be held on Saturday. From this season, there has been a change. Qualifying for the Grand Prix is now after the sprint race.
To see the sprint race, fans in Europe have to get up early. The lights go out as early as 5:00am European time/4:00am UK time on Saturday. The Grand Prix a day later is at a more convenient time for fans in Europe. Then, the drivers will start at 9:00am CET/8:00am UK time.
This is the full schedule for the Chinese Grand Prix [BST]
Saturday 20 April
Sprint: 4:00 am - 6:00 am
Qualifying: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Sunday 21 April
Chinese Grand Prix: 8:00 am - 10:00 am