Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix 2026
Shanghai International Circuit, 13 to 15 March 2026. Round 2 of the 2026 season
A reference page. Formula 1 runs this event, not Aspire. We publish it because our community attends, and we keep it updated. Official site
This edition has finished. The page stays up because the link still works and because the next edition’s dates will appear here when Formula 1 announces them. Everything below describes the 13 to 15 March 2026 edition. See what is coming up.
Round 2 of the 23-round 2026 championship.
- Dates
- 13 to 15 March 2026
- Venue
- Shanghai International Circuit
- City
- Shanghai, China
- Run by
- Formula 1
F1 Chinese by the numbers
Every figure links to where it came from. Attendance for an event that has not happened is a projection, and each row says so rather than presenting it as a count.
- Dates13 to 15 March
Official Formula 1 2026 calendar. Formula 1 2026 schedule
- Round2 of 23
The race returned to the calendar in 2024 after a multi-year absence, and often carries a sprint format that adds a second qualifying session to the weekend. Formula 1 2026 schedule
- FormatDay race
A permanent circuit built in the shape of the Chinese character shang, with one of the longest back straights on the calendar. Formula 1 2026 schedule
- Ticket pricesNot verified here
Sold through Formula 1 official ticketing and the local promoter. No tariff was confirmed against an official page for this entry. F1 official ticketing
What is F1 Chinese?
The Chinese Grand Prix is round 2 of the 2026 season, run from 13 to 15 March 2026 at the Shanghai International Circuit. It is a permanent circuit built in the shape of the Chinese character shang, with one of the longest back straights on the calendar. This entry covers what a visitor actually needs: the format, who is in the room, and what the weekend costs.
Who goes to F1 Chinese?
Team sponsors and their guests, corporate hospitality booked through the circuit or official channels, and the racing audience.
F1 Chinese side events
Hospitality suites and sponsor activations run around the circuit and, where the city hosts the race through its streets or centre, through the surrounding area as well. Aspire does not run any of it and sells no hospitality for this race.
F1 Chinese tickets and costs
Tickets go through Formula 1 official ticketing and the local promoter. No price is quoted here because none was confirmed against an official page. Grandstand seats, hospitality packages and Paddock Club places are very different products, and this entry has not verified any of them against an official source.
What to know before booking F1 Chinese
The race returned to the calendar in 2024 after a multi-year absence, and often carries a sprint format that adds a second qualifying session to the weekend.
F1 Chinese: common questions
When is the F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2026?
13 to 15 March 2026 at the Shanghai International Circuit. It is round 2 of the 23-round 2026 championship, run over the usual three-day Friday-to-Sunday weekend, per the official Formula 1 calendar.
How much are Chinese Grand Prix tickets?
No price is quoted here because none was confirmed against an official Formula 1 page for this entry. Tickets are sold through official F1 ticketing and the local promoter, with grandstand, hospitality and Paddock Club priced as separate products.
What kind of circuit is the Shanghai International Circuit?
A permanent circuit built in the shape of the Chinese character shang, with one of the longest back straights on the calendar. The race returned to the calendar in 2024 after a multi-year absence, and often carries a sprint format that adds a second qualifying session to the weekend.
Who organises the Chinese Grand Prix?
Formula 1 runs the championship, with a local promoter delivering the event on the ground. Aspire has no role in organising the race, is not affiliated with Formula 1, and sells no tickets or hospitality for this weekend.
How does it compare with the rest of the 2026 calendar?
It is round 2 of 23. The race returned to the calendar in 2024 after a multi-year absence, and often carries a sprint format that adds a second qualifying session to the weekend.
Does Aspire organise or sell tickets for this race?
No. Aspire has no role in organising the Chinese Grand Prix and does not sell tickets, hospitality or accommodation for it. This page is a reference only.
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