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Welcome to the Race Ready for the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai from 21-23 March 2025.
We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience.
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.
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Chinese F1 Grand Prix weekend schedule
Below is the full schedule for the 2025 Chinese F1 Grand Prix.
The 2025 Chinese F1 Grand Prix starts at 7am UK time. You can find the full Shanghai F1 schedule with the GMT times below!
FRIDAY 21 MARCH
| LOCAL TIME (GMT+8) | UK TIME (GMT) | SERIES | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:15 | 00:15 | GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION |
| 09:05 | 01:05 | F1 ACADEMY | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 11:30 | 03:30 | FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION |
| 12:55 | 04:55 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ASIA | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 14:05 | 06:05 | F1 ACADEMY | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 15:30 | 07:30 | FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION |
SATURDAY 22 MARCH
| LOCAL TIME (GMT+8) | UK TIME (GMT) | SERIES | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 00:30 | GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 09:25 | 01:25 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ASIA | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 11:00 | 03:00 | FORMULA 1 | SPRINT RACE |
| 12:30 | 04:30 | GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA | FIRST RACE |
| 13:55 | 05:55 | F1 ACADEMY | FIRST RACE |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING |
| 16:55 | 08:55 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ASIA | FIRST RACE |
SUNDAY 23 MARCH
| LOCAL TIME (GMT+8) | UK TIME (GMT) | SERIES | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:20 | 01:20 | GT WORLD CHALLENGE ASIA | SECOND RACE |
| 10:45 | 02:45 | F1 ACADEMY | SECOND RACE |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ASIA | SECOND RACE |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX |
Support races at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix
There will be no Formula 2 or Formula 3 races during the Chinese Grand Prix. However, one of the six Formula 1 Sprint races will take place on the Saturday.
Alongside the F1 action, there will be GT World Challenge Asia on show as well as the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. See times in the timetable above.
As well as support races there will be special events and features throughout the fan zone to keep the whole family entertained.
Shanghai International Circuit Map
Use our handy track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.
Shanghai International Circuit Track Stats
| SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT | TRACK STATS |
|---|---|
| FIRST GRAND PRIX | 2004 |
| LAP LENGTH | 5.451km |
| LAP RECORD | 1:32.238 – Michael Schumacher (2004) |
| LAPS | 56 |
| RACE DISTANCE | 305.066 km |
| TURNS | 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)
Important Information
Emergencies
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
Good to Know
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
Customer Service
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FAQs
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