Shanghai · Round 2 · 2026
Weekend Schedule
All times local (Asia/Shanghai) · Subject to change
The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix runs three days at Shanghai International Circuit (March 13–15). Friday and Saturday host practice sessions — giving fans a 3.5-hour window before FP1 on Friday morning, and 4+ hours each evening after sessions end. Sunday is race day, with a full morning free before the 15:00 CST start. Shanghai's Bund, French Concession, and historic water towns are within reach of every session gap.
First Practice Session
Practice Session
F1 Car Presentation
First Practice Session
Practice Session
Teams' Press Conference
Qualifying Session
Sprint Qualifying
Second Practice Session
Make the Most of Your Session Gaps
Each session gap has been matched to curated Shanghai experiences that fit the available time. Browse by category below, or explore all 40+ experiences.
BEFORE FP1 · 3.5 HRS
Friday & Saturday Morning
French Concession food tour, Bund waterfront walk, or dim sum breakfast before gates open.
Browse food experiences →BETWEEN SESSIONS · 1.5 HRS
Afternoon Gaps
Tea ceremony, dumpling stop, or a quick tea house visit near the circuit.
Browse culture experiences →EVENING · 4+ HRS
Post-Session Evenings
Huangpu River cruise, pub crawl in the French Concession, or rooftop dinner with Pudong views.
Browse nightlife & dining →