Race Weekend
Weekend Starts
Friday, 13 March 2026
Race Day
Sunday, 15 March 2026
Race Time
07:00:00 (UK)
Sprint
Yes - 14 March
Days Until Race
0 days
About
Circuit Information
Shanghai International Circuit
Circuit Type
Track
Circuit Length
5.451 km
Number of Turns
16 turns
Grandstands
Grandstand A (The massive, 30,000-seat main structure), Grandstand K (Hairpin drama), and Grandstand H.Ticket Prices
Below are the lead-in prices for both General Admission and Grandstands for 1-day (Sunday) and 3-day (Weekend) passes for the 2026 season in GBP (£).
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission - Sunday | £45.00 |
| General Admission - 3 Day | £52.00 |
| Grandstand Admission - Sunday | £140.00 |
| Grandstand Admission - 3 Day | £175.00 |
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Sunday-only tickets are often 70-80% of the cost of the full 3-day weekend. Prices correct as of 5th February 2026.
Location
Location fact
The team buildings in the paddock are designed to resemble the historic Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, featuring pavilion-style architecture over a series of ponds.Address
2000 Yishan Road, Jiading District, Shanghai, China
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Travel Information
Airlines: Fly into Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA). Major carriers include China Eastern, Air China, and Virgin Atlantic.
Trains: The Shanghai Metro Line 11 is the primary link. Get off at Shanghai Circuit Station. Note that it’s a long ride from the city center (approx. 60–90 mins), so plan accordingly.
Roads: The G15 and S5 motorways connect Jiading to the city. Traffic can be dense, so the Metro is the preferred enthusiast choice.
Local Transport: Shanghai has an incredibly cheap and efficient metro system. A "Shanghai Public Transportation Card" is essential for seamless travel.
Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather
Fan Culture: The local "Zhou Guanyu" fever is immense. Expect a respectful but high-energy crowd that appreciates technical driving.
Best Viewing: Grandstand K at the end of the long straight. You see the cars at their maximum speed before they stand on the brakes for the hairpin.
Weather: Typically cool and humid (11°C–18°C) in March/April. "Gray" skies are common, and light rain often spices up the race strategy.
Historical Results
Previous winners and podium finishers at this circuit (since 2017)
| Season | Winner | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oscar Piastri | Lando Norris | George Russell |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Lando Norris | Sergio Perez |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Valtteri Bottas | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2018 | Daniel Ricciardo | Valtteri Bottas | Kimi Raikkonen |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Sebastian Vettel | Max Verstappen |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Sebastian Vettel | Daniil Kvyat |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Rosberg | Sebastian Vettel |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Nico Rosberg | Fernando Alonso |
| 2013 | Fernando Alonso | Kimi Raikkonen | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2012 | Nico Rosberg | Jenson Button | Lewis Hamilton |
Showing last 10 seasons
UK TV Times
| Session | Date | On Air | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 13 Mar | 03:00 | 03:30 |
| Sprint Qualifying | Fri 13 Mar | 06:30 | 07:30 |
| Sprint Race | Sat 14 Mar | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| Qualifying | Sat 14 Mar | 06:00 | 07:00 |
| Grand Prix | Sun 15 Mar | 05:30 | 07:00 |
All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.
Full 2026 TV ScheduleQuick Facts
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Country:
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Nearest City:
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Track Type:
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