The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix: Everything You Need to Know

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience as we gear up for the second race of the 2025 Formula 1 season! After a thrilling Australian Grand Prix, the teams are heading straight from Melbourne to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix weekend. This historic event will mark the first sprint race of the year. Lando Norris clinched the victory in the season opener, with Max Verstappen and George Russell joining him on the podium in second and third places, respectively. Unfortunately, four rookies faced setbacks during the Australian Grand Prix, as Isack Hadjar crashed on the formation lap, while Jack Doohan, Liam Lawson, and Gabriel Bortoleto retired later in the race.

Schedule for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

Mark your calendars! Here’s the complete schedule for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix:

Tune in to catch all the on-track action from China!

How to Watch the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

Fans in the UK can catch the action via Sky Sports F1 or streaming services like NowTV. US viewers can watch through ESPN, fuboTV, and F1 TV. For a comprehensive list of F1 broadcasts for each country, visit here.

Previous Winners at the Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most wins at the Chinese Grand Prix with six victories in 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019. Both Fernando Alonso and Nico Rosberg follow closely behind with two race wins each. The former won in 2005 and 2013, while the latter triumphed in 2012 and 2016.

Facts About the Chinese Grand Prix

The first Chinese Grand Prix was held in 2004, built on a marshland in the Jiading District of Shanghai. Michael Schumacher holds the lap record of 1:32.238, set in 2004. Max Verstappen claimed the victory in the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix, marking the first Grand Prix back in the city after the COVID-19 pandemic.