9 March 2026GP BlogRace report
2026 Chinese GP Schedule: First Sprint Weekend of the Season
The 2026 F1 calendar continues with the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, serving as both the season's second round and its first Sprint event. The weekend schedule is set, and after gathering data from the opening races, the FIA and teams plan to review the new 2026 technical regulations following this event.
The 2026 Formula 1 season heads to the Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix, marking the championship's second round and the first of six Sprint weekends this year. The event follows an intriguing season opener in Melbourne and will test if the initial competitive order holds, all while European fans face another set of late-night viewing sessions.