Welcome to the Race Ready for the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai from 13-15 March 2026.
Siamo qui per assicurarci che tu abbia tutte le informazioni a portata di mano, in modo da poter vivere al meglio la tua esperienza di sport motoristici dal vivo.
Important ticket information: there won’t be any e-tickets or physical tickets for this race. all tickets will be linked to each attendee’s passport essentially. This is why we have been collecting this information from customers. We will be sending our customers an email with a link from the circuit where they must register an account for each individual patron and complete the process once logged in to complete the final step of linking their ticket to their identity. Remember to take your passport with you to the circuit!
🎟️ Official 2026 Chinese F1 Grand Prix tickets here.
Chinese F1 Grand Prix weekend schedule
The FIA have confirmed that China will host a Sprint Race for the third straight year in 2026. Lewis Hamilton triumphed in the 2025 Sprint Race to take both his and Ferrari’s first ever victory in the format – will he be able to repeat the feat this time round?
Below is the full schedule for the 2026 Chinese F1 Grand Prix.
FRIDAY 13 MARCH
| LOCAL TIME (GMT+8) | ORA DEL REGNO UNITO (GMT) | SERIE | SESSIONE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:20 | 00:20 | SRO GT CUP | PRIMA SESSIONE DI PROVE |
| 09:10 | 01:10 | F1 ACADEMY | SESSIONE DI ALLENAMENTO |
| 11:30 | 03:30 | FORMULA 1 | PRIMA SESSIONE DI PROVE |
| 12:55 | 04:55 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ASIA | SESSIONE DI ALLENAMENTO |
| 14:05 | 06:05 | F1 ACADEMY | SESSIONE DI QUALIFICA |
| 15:30 | 07:30 | FORMULA 1 | QUALIFICHE SPRINT |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | SRO GT CUP | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION |
SATURDAY 14 MARCH
| LOCAL TIME (GMT+8) | ORA DEL REGNO UNITO (GMT) | SERIE | SESSIONE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:15 | 00:15 | SRO GT CUP | SESSIONE DI QUALIFICA |
| 09:10 | 01:10 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ASIA | SESSIONE DI QUALIFICA |
| 11:00 | 03:00 | FORMULA 1 | GARA DI SPRINT |
| 12:25 | 04:25 | SRO GT CUP | FIRST RACE |
| 13:45 | 05:45 | F1 ACADEMY | FIRST RACE |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | FORMULA 1 | QUALIFICHE |
| 16:55 | 08:55 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ASIA | FIRST RACE |
SUNDAY 15 MARCH
| LOCAL TIME (GMT+8) | ORA DEL REGNO UNITO (GMT) | SERIE | SESSIONE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:10 | 01:10 | SRO GT CUP | SECOND RACE |
| 10:40 | 02:40 | F1 ACADEMY | SECOND RACE |
| 11:55 | 03:55 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ASIA | SECOND RACE |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX |
Support races at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix
China will host a Sprint Race once again this year, marking the third consecutive year in which it will do so.
Shanghai International Circuit Map
Usa la nostra pratica mappa del circuito per pianificare al meglio il tuo viaggio. Puoi scaricare l'immagine o fare uno screenshot per averla a portata di mano durante il weekend del Gran Premio.

Shanghai International Circuit Track Stats
| SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT | STATISTICHE DI GARA |
|---|---|
| PRIMO GRAND PRIX | 2004 |
| LUNGHEZZA DEL GIRO | 5.451km |
| RECORD DEL GIRO | 1:32.238 – Michael Schumacher (2004) |
| LAPS | 56 |
| DISTANZA DELLA GARA | 305.066 km |
| GIRI | 16 |
Getting to Shanghai International Circuit
Staying in the Jiading District offers convenience in terms of travel as it is relatively near the circuit. The circuit is about 35km from downtown Shanghai and is well connected to major highways. The most efficient way to reach the circuit is by taking the Metro, as it has its own station on Line 11. The journey from the city center to the circuit via Metro takes roughly 60 minutes.
Taking the Metro to Shanghai International Circuit
Be aware that Line 11 splits into two destinations—Huaqiao and North Jiading. Make sure you board a train bound for Huaqiao. The “Shanghai Circuit” station is just a short walk from Gate 1, situated behind the main grandstand (Grandstand A).

It’s advisable to check the circuit map beforehand. In previous years, the station has occasionally been closed on race weekends due to overcrowding. If this happens, you can get off at the next station and take a taxi to the circuit. To avoid large crowds when leaving the venue, a useful trick is to board the train in the opposite direction towards Huaqiao, disembark at the next stop, and then head back toward the city via the circuit.
Click to download the Shanghai Metro map.
Taxi, Private Car, or Shuttle
A taxi ride from downtown to the circuit typically costs between CN¥200-250 (£20-28) with tolls, and takes around an hour when there is no traffic. You can expect much longer journey times on race weekend. It’s advisable to arrange your return pickup in advance to minimise waiting time at the end of the event. Alternatively, you can hire a private car with a driver, with daily rates starting at approximately CN¥700 (£75). Keep in mind that vehicles without a designated parking pass cannot access roads closest to the circuit.
Where to stay at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix
The advantage of a city circuit is that there is usually plenty of accommodation options. Shanghai is the seventh largest city in the world and therefore offers many, very reasonably priced, hotel options.
Here are three examples of hotels close the the Shanghai International Circuit, less than a 30-minute drive from the track, ranging from luxury to budget options:
- Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao (5-star, 28 minutes from Shanghai Int. Circuit)
- Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Jiading (4-star, 19 minutes from Shanghai Int. Circuit)
- CYTS Eastern Jiading Hotel Shanghai (3-star, 16 minutes from Shanghai Int. Circuit)
Informazioni importanti
Emergenze
110 is the number to call the police
119 is the number to call the fire service
120 is the number to call an ambulance
Buono a sapersi
The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (CNY). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 9.20 CNY. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.
The official language is Mandarin Chinese.
Prohibited Items at the Shanghai International Circuit
Servizio clienti
Se hai bisogno di assistenza durante il weekend di gara, non esitare a contattare il nostro servizio clienti tramite il Centro assistenza di Motorsport Tickets.
Domande frequenti
Se hai altre domande o desideri ulteriori informazioni, consulta la nostra sezione delle domande frequenti.