The brand-new F1 season continues in earnest this weekend as the driving stars and their stunning cars arrive in China for Grand Prix No.2 of a long and enthralling 24-race schedule. The Shanghai International Circuit is once again the venue, with the main race getting underway at 3 am (ET) on Sunday, March 23.
Britain's Lando Norris will be aiming to build on his perfect start to the new season in Melbourne last weekend. The McLaren driver, who has his sights set on a maiden drivers’ championship triumph this year, held his nerve in dangerous, changing conditions during a dramatic, incident-packed race at Albert Park to hold off a threatening Max Verstappen and win the Australian Grand Prix.
It wasn’t such a bright beginning for another Brit, Lewis Hamilton, in his Ferrari. The 7-time F1 world champion picked up a single championship point with his 10th-place effort. His fellow red machine merchant, Charles Leclerc, didn’t fare much better, just two spots further up the board in 8th.
Hamilton is hoping his fortunes improve at a Shanghai circuit where he has excelled in the past. He's finished on top of the podium six times in the past in China. That’s four victories clear of the other two previous multiple winners in Shanghai, Fernando Alonso and Nico Rosberg. You have to go back to 2013 for the last time a Ferrari driver (Alonso) took the chequered flag in China.
Let GOAL show you all the information you need for the Chinese Grand Prix 2025, including the full weekend schedule and where you can watch the race and all the sessions live, including practice, sprint qualifying and qualifying.
Where is the Chinese Grand Prix 2025?
Getty ImagesThe F1 Chinese Grand Prix has been held at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai every year since its inception in 2004, with the exception of the period 2020-2023, when the races were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The circuit is located in the Jiading District of Shanghai and as well as hosting the F1 Grand Prix, it's also now the venue for the Shanghai ePrix, numerous domestic car racing events and a world-class outdoor go-karting track. The main grandstand which features wing-like viewing platforms crossing the circuit at either end can hold 30,000 spectators, which is almost a quarter of the total circuit capacity of 200,000.
Where can I watch the Chinese Grand Prix 2025?
Getty ImagesThe Chinese Grand Prix will air live on ESPN on Sunday, March 23 at 3 am ET. This season, ESPN is the home of F1 again, with all 24 races airing on either ESPN or ESPN2. ESPN's F1 coverage also includes a dedicated site that reports on the championship yearly, with reporters on-site at every race. ESPN's F1 reporters also contribute to the video podcast program ‘Unlapped,’ which appears year-round on the ESPN YouTube channel. Spanish-language broadcasts appear primarily on ESPN Deportes, while ESPNews and ESPNU carry extra F1 programming, including some qualifying and practice sessions.
The Chinese Grand Prix will also be streamed live on ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content, including live events, fantasy sports tools, and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, or computer and ESPN.com. The stand-alone streaming service is a must-have accessory for F1 fanatics. An ESPN+ subscription costs $11.99 monthly (or $119.99 annually). You can also stream certain simulcasts and F2 races via ESPN+.
Fubo also offers a top-quality streaming service with access to the Chinese Grand Prix and a whole world of sports. Fubo subscription plans start from $84.99 monthly as part of a rolling contract. Fubo offers a free 7-day trial to new subscribers. With over 200 channels, no contract, no hidden fees, and the option to cancel anytime, Fubo is a no-brainer for F1 and general sports fans.
Chinese Grand Prix 2025 Weekend Schedule
The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix runs over the whole weekend, from Thursday, March 20, through Sunday, March 23. Practice, sprint qualifying, the sprint race, qualifying, and the race itself are spread out over three days.
Below, you can find all the session timings: practice, sprint qualifying, the sprint race, qualifying and the Grand Prix, as well as which channel to watch them on:
Can I watch the Chinese Grand Prix 2025 on F1 TV?
Getty Images SportF1 TV is the over-the-top streaming package operated by Formula One Management (FOM), the provider of the world feed for F1 broadcasts throughout each season. The service offers commercial-free coverage of all races as part of a single package.
Due to rights deals, F1 TV is limited to which countries it is allowed to operate in. The service is available in the United States, meaning fans can access it and watch the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix.
Can I watch the Chinese Grand Prix 2025 on demand?
Getty ImagesIf you have an ESPN or F1 TV subscription, you can watch back the Chinese Grand Prix on demand after the race has finished through the channel's digital and online options.
For mobile devices and personal tablets, the ESPN app will allow viewers to watch back the race in full, allowing fans to revisit the event in full or bite-sized highlights packages.
Likewise, the F1 TV service will allow customers to enjoy full replays of every race during the 2025 Formula One season.