2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix: Ultimate Guide to Watch, Schedule, and Key Insights

The 2025 F1 season continues with the highly anticipated Chinese Grand Prix at the iconic Shanghai International Circuit. After a thrilling season opener in Melbourne, where Lando Norris claimed victory in a rain-affected race, the focus shifts to Shanghai for the first Sprint weekend of the year. Here's everything you need to know to catch all the action.

Key Facts About the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

Circuit: Shanghai International Circuit, designed to resemble the Chinese symbol for "shang," meaning upward.
First F1 Race: Michael Schumacher won the inaugural race in 2004 with a lap record of 1:32.238.
2024 Winner: Max Verstappen took the checkered flag with a time of 1:40:52.554, just ahead of Lando Norris and Sergio Pérez.

How to Watch the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

All times are in Eastern Time (ET):

Thursday:
- Practice 1: 11:25 p.m. on ESPN2
Friday:
- Sprint Qualifying: 3:25 a.m. on ESPN2
- Sprint Race: 10:55 p.m. on ESPN
Saturday:
- Qualifying: 2:55 a.m. on ESPN2
Sunday:
- Race: 2:55 a.m. on ESPN

Fans can stream all the action live on the F1 streaming hub.

What to Expect in 2025 F1 Season

The 2025 F1 season promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with a packed calendar of races around the globe. Here are some of the key races to look forward to:

April 6: Japan Grand Prix
April 13: Bahrain Grand Prix
April 20: Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
May 4: Miami Grand Prix
May 18: Emilia Romagna (Italy) Grand Prix
May 25: Monaco Grand Prix
June 1: Spain Grand Prix
June 15: Canada Grand Prix
June 29: Austria Grand Prix
July 6: Great Britain Grand Prix
July 27: Belgium Grand Prix
August 3: Hungary Grand Prix
August 31: Netherlands Grand Prix
September 7: Italy Grand Prix
September 21: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
October 5: Singapore Grand Prix
October 19: United States Grand Prix
October 26: Mexico Grand Prix
November 9: Brazil Grand Prix
November 22: Las Vegas Grand Prix
November 30: Qatar Grand Prix
December 7: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Grand Prix

Where to Find More F1 Coverage

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