Formula One is heading to China for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, and this second race of the season will be full of exciting moments. The Formula One race has already started to spread its vibe among the fans. What’s more, watching your favorite driver driving the car with the utmost fierceness that is likely to touch the victory line is fun. That’s magic to capture those moments. But what if your favorite team or driver loses? Again, that’s all in the game. Seeing our heroes rise back after the fall is another level of excitement. Then why wait, as the racing fever has started to spread over the globe? This F1 2025 Chinese Heineken Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from March 21 to 23, 2025. The Chinese Grand Prix is referred to as the “Chinese Heineken Grand Prix” due to Heineken’s sponsorship of the event. The venue for this Chinese Grand Prix is the Shanghai International Circuit. Free up your schedule and get ready to witness this week’s most magnifying F1 race. Here, we have provided you with all the information about the forthcoming Chinese Grand Prix along with their complete schedule, venue, odds, and predictions. With this, also learn more about your favorite sports on our website. Before diving into the details of the F1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, let’s take a moment to recap how the first Formula One race of the year, the F1 2025 Australian Open, concluded.
The F1 2025 Australian Open has had a massive twist and turn, exhibiting a lot of sensational moments. While all were making their choices on Max Verstappen to take the first victory of the season, the game did not go as we all expected. Lando Norris of the McLaren team turned out the steering of chance to his side and came first in the end. Lando Norris maintained a tremendous spark from the pole position until the last minute. Despite the challenging weather conditions and facing multiple crashes, Lando still resembled an enormous contender and made a dramatic victory at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. The Australian GP featured a mix of weather conditions, both dry and wet, which was highly challenging for the drivers. The slippery surface made things quite tricky for everyone. However, Norris made a timely pit stop for intermediate tires, which allowed him to maintain the flow without much constraint until the end. So, it was an excellent time for Lando Norris and McLaren to begin the season with a big victory. Max Verstappen of the Red Bulls won the second position in the Australian Open. His tactical decision made the veteran end up in second place. He was predicted to be the first finisher to the opener racing event of the season, but the weather conditions, as well as the intermediate to switching the tires, made the opponent take the lead. Max Verstappen is highly predicted to turn things around in the forthcoming clashes. Let’s hope for the best and wait to see him in the upcoming clashes.
Starting fourth on the grid, George Russell managed the struggles caused by the rain well. He maintained consistency and avoided significant errors throughout the race, leading him to third place. It was a solid performance by the Mercedes driver for the opening race of the season. The Mercedes did not stop there; A.K. Antonelli of the Mercedes team also won fourth place in the 2025 Australian GP. Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered an outstanding performance in his debut race, leaving many in awe of his remarkable talent. The young driver’s impressive showing has set high expectations for him to replicate such exceptional results in the upcoming events. Alex Albon of Williams’s team ended the Australian GP in fifth place, which was quite impressive. That’s how the 2025 F1 Australian Open has ended. But what about the other big names in F1 racing? The veteran Charles Leclerc of the Ferrari side ended up in the eighth place, followed by O. Plastri in the ninth place. Lewis Hamilton, who had many expectations for his debut race with Ferrari, ended the race in eleventh place, which greatly disappointed all his fans. Nothing went well for the veteran in the opening match. From Ferrari’s late decision to switch tires to the heavy downpour, everything has worsened the veteran’s day. The hope remains strong for Lewis Hamilton to bounce back and turn things around in the upcoming races. This is exactly what his fans anticipate and believe he can achieve.
As we approach the F1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, the excitement and expectations for the race have reached new heights. Will the big names in Formula 1 seize this opportunity to dominate, or will the competition remain unpredictable? Let’s see who will make this battle even more thrilling and claim victory in the end. So, stay connected and get all the predictions along with the match details on our website.
2025 F1 Chinese GP – Shanghai International Circuit
The Shanghai International Circuit remains as the venue for the 2025 Formula One Chinese GP. This motorsport race track is situated in the Jiading District, Shanghai, China. The Chinese Grand Prix has been hosted from this circuit from 2004 and apart from the Chinese GP, the circuit hosts several domestic car events annually.
The Shanghai International Circuit was designed with a track layout that mirrors the Chinese character “shang,” symbolizing “upwards.” One of the most exciting aspects of this circuit is its massive 1.2-kilometer back straight, which ranks among the longest in Formula 1 and creates plenty of thrilling opportunities for overtaking. The structural details of the Shanghai International Circuit includes:
| Circuit Length | 5.451 km |
| Race Distance | 305. 066 km |
| Number of Laps | 56 |
The official lap record at the Shanghai International Circuit was set by Michael Schumacher in 2004. Driving a Ferrari F2004, he completed a lap in an impressive time of 1:32.238 during the inaugural Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. Let’s wait and watch if any of the current drivers can break this record and establish a new one during the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix.
Streaming Details for the F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025:
The Formula One Chinese Grand Prix 2025 is available on various platforms, so you can watch the race from anywhere around the world and watch the exciting showdown.
Australian fans can watch the Chinese Grand Prix 2025 through Foxtel, FoxSports, and Kayo. Do not miss any of the intriguing moments of the season’s most anticipated Formula One event.
United Kingdom viewers can watch the Chinese Grand Prix through Sky Sports. It will also be available on streaming services such as NowTV.
ESPN, fuboTV, and F1 TV have the streaming rights for the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix 2025 in the United States.
The 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website in India.
In China, the F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025 will be available on CCTV-5, the sports channel of China Central Television. The racing event will also be available on the Tencent Sports platform. So, do not miss the action, and watch all the interesting moves live on these streaming networks.
The 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix will be broadcast live on DAZN Japan in Japan. With DAZN, unwrap all the exciting moments of the most awaited Grand Prix.
The F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025 is available worldwide through various streaming channels. Thus, with the help of these channels, one can enjoy even the smallest happenings in the Formula One season.
Schedule for the Chinese Grand Prix 2025
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
| SRO GT Cup – Greater Bay Area GT Cup | First Practice Session | 08:20 – 08:45 |
| F1 Academy | Practice Session | 09:10 – 09:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 10:00 – 11:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 10:00 – 11:00 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 10:00 – 11:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 11:30 – 12:30 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Practice Session | 12:55 – 13:40 |
| Formula 1 | Teams’ Press Conference | 13:30 – 14:30 |
| F1 Academy | Qualifying Session | 14:05 – 14:35 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 14:40 – 15:10 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 14:40 – 15:10 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING | 15:30 – 16:14 |
| SRO GT Cup – Greater Bay Area GT Cup | Second Practice Session | 17:00 – 17:25 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Track Tour, Trophy Photo & Pit Lane Walk | 17:45 – 19:15 |
March 22, 2025 (Saturday)
| SRO GT Cup – Greater Bay Area GT Cup | Qualifying Session | 08:15 – 08:40 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Qualifying Session | 09:10 – 09:40 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT (19 Laps or 60 Mins) | 11:00 – 11:30 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 11:30 – 12:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 11:40 – 12:10 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 11:40 – 12:10 |
| SRO GT Cup – Greater Bay Area GT Cup | First Race (30 Mins +1 Lap) | 12:30 – 13:05 |
| F1 Academy | First Race (13 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 13:50 – 14:25 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING | 15:00 – 16:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 16:00 – 17:00 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | First Race (13 Laps or 30 Mins) | 16:55 – 17:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 17:40 – 18:40 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 17:40 – 18:40 |
March 23, 2025 (Sunday)
| SRO GT Cup – Greater Bay Area GT Cup | Second Race (30 Mins +1 Lap) | 09:20 – 09:55 |
| F1 Academy | Second Race (13 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:45 – 11:20 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Second Race (13 Laps or 30 Mins) | 12:00 – 12:35 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 12:55 – 13:35 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 12:55 – 13:55 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers’ Parade | 13:00 – 13:30 |
| Promoter Activity | Opening Show | 13:35 – 13:50 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 14:44 – 14:46 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (56 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 15:00 – 17:00 |
Note – Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.
Predictions:
The F1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with thrilling moments until the very last lap. The Australian Grand Prix last week had fans captivated with a mix of exciting and shocking moments, and this upcoming race at the Shanghai International Circuit is expected to deliver the same level of excitement. Despite challenging weather conditions, the drivers’ incredible performances made the Australian Grand Prix even more exhilarating. This shows that F1 racers leave the track after providing their audience with truly satisfying moments. They are gearing up for this electrifying showdown with that same intensity and determination, ensuring plenty of fun and unforgettable moments.
As for the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix predictions, several drivers are poised to make their mark. Among them are the stars who excelled in the previous event. Lando Norris is a favorite after his spectacular victory at the Australian Grand Prix. With McLaren, Norris is highly anticipated to aim for back-to-back wins. Reigning champion Max Verstappen is another strong contender, expected to take corrective steps and deliver an extraordinary performance this time. Oscar Piastri is a name to watch, showcasing phenomenal speed and control in the previous race. Despite a few errors, George Russell is likely to come back stronger and compete with fierce determination. Meanwhile, familiar stars Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton must strategize well in the Chinese Grand Prix to remind fans of the champions they indeed are. So, do not miss out on any of the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix 2025 moments awaiting to fill our weekends with more satisfying moments.
