McLaren’s Lando Norris started the 2025 Formula 1 season with a bang, securing victory over reigning champion Max Verstappen at the Australian Grand Prix last weekend.
Now, the action moves to Shanghai, China, for the second race of the season—the Chinese Grand Prix—set to take place at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday, March 23.
Defending Chinese Grand Prix winner Verstappen will be eager to claim his first victory of the season, while Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton looks to bounce back from a disappointing 10th-place finish in Melbourne.
STREAM: The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix live or on-demand with F1 TV
The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Where to watch Chinese Grand Prix live or on-demand for free
All the F1 action from Shanghai International Circuit will be available to watch via streaming on F1 TV which is available on the web and App Stores.
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Additionally, every session will be broadcast on Sky Sports in the U.K. Spectators can also stream every race on Now TV.
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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 7:00 a.m. GMT.
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
