Shanghai · Round 2 · 2026
Weekend Schedule
All times local (Asia/Shanghai) · Subject to change
Above is the full F1 China schedule – get up to speed with all the important timings, both on and off track, for the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix 2026, which takes place over 56 laps of the famous 5.451-kilometre Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday, March 15.
SRO GT Cup - First Practice Session
F1 Academy - Practice Session
F1 Car Presentation
First Practice Session
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia - Practice Session
Teams' Press Conference
F1 Academy - Qualifying Session
Sprint Qualifying
SRO GT Cup - Second Practice Session
Session Gap Planner
Each session gap has been mapped to experiences that actually fit the available time. Here is what to do in each window, with links to the relevant experiences.
Friday Morning — Before FP1
Friday & Saturday Morning
French Concession food tour, Bund waterfront walk, or dim sum breakfast before gates open.
Friday Afternoon — Between Sessions
Afternoon Gaps
Tea ceremony, dumpling stop, or a quick tea house visit near the circuit.
Friday Evening — After FP2
Post-Session Evenings
Huangpu River cruise, pub crawl in the French Concession, or rooftop dinner with Pudong views.