Formula 1

Heineken Chinese Grand Prix

Circuit Information
Shanghai International Circuit
Circuit Shanghai International Circuit
Location Shanghai, China Circuit Type Track
Circuit Length 5.451 km Circuit Distance 305.066 km
No. of Laps 56 No. of Turns 13
Lap Record: 1:32.238 Michael Schumacher (2004)
Sessions
Sprint

Mar 13, 2026

Not started

Free Practice 1

Mar 12, 2026

Not started

Sprint Race

Mar 13, 2026

Not started

Qualifying

Mar 14, 2026

Not started

Race

Mar 15, 2026

Not started

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