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CHINA 2026

APRIL 13 - 15

China
Shanghai International Circuit
China Circuit

First Grand Prix

2004

Circuit Length

5.451 km

Lap Record

1:32.238

Michael Schumacher (2004)

Number of Laps

56

Race Distance

305.256 km

Most wins

6

Lewis Hamilton

Schedule

  • Track time

13 MAR - 07:30 PM

Practice 1

13 MAR - 10:30 PM

Sprint Qualifying

14 MAR - 07:30 PM

Sprint

14 MAR - 10:30 PM

Qualifying

15 MAR - 10:30 PM

Race

Winners

  • Last 5 winners

2026

Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes

2025

Oscar Piastri

McLaren

2024

Max Verstappen

Red Bull

2019

Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes

2018

Daniel Riccardo

Red Bull

Race Results

POS NUM DRIVER TEAM TIME GAP LAPS
1 63 George Russell Mercedes 1:32.741 – 29
2 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:32.861 +0.120s 30
3 1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:33.296 +0.555s 29
4 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:33.472 +0.731s 28
5 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:33.599 +0.858s 28
6 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:34.129 +1.388s 26
7 87 Oliver Bearman Haas 1:34.426 +1.685s 28
8 3 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:34.541 +1.800s 24
9 27 Nico Hulkenberg Audi 1:34.639 +1.898s 27
10 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:34.676 +1.935s 28
11 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 1:34.773 +2.032s 29
12 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 1:34.828 +2.087s 26
13 6 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 1:34.856 +2.115s 26
14 31 Esteban Ocon Haas 1:34.877 +2.136s 25
15 43 Franco Colapinto Alpine 1:34.947 +2.206s 26
16 23 Alexander Albon Williams 1:35.480 +2.739s 31
17 55 Carlos Sainz Williams 1:35.679 +2.938s 18
18 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:35.856 +3.115s 18
19 77 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac 1:36.057 +3.316s 25
20 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:37.224 +4.483s 20
21 41 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 1:37.896 +5.155s 6
22 11 Sergio Perez Cadillac 1:39.200 +6.459s 13

Race Results

P N DRIVER TEAM TIME GAP LAPS
1 63 Russell Mercedes 1:32.741 — 29
2 12 Antonelli Mercedes 1:32.861 +0.120s 30
3 1 Norris McLaren 1:33.296 +0.555s 29
4 81 Piastri McLaren 1:33.472 +0.731s 28
5 16 Leclerc Ferrari 1:33.599 +0.858s 28
6 44 Hamilton Ferrari 1:34.129 +1.388s 26
7 87 Bearman Haas 1:34.426 +1.685s 28
8 3 Verstappen Red Bull 1:34.541 +1.800s 24
9 27 Hulkenberg Audi 1:34.639 +1.898s 27
10 10 Gasly Alpine 1:34.676 +1.935s 28
11 30 Lawson Racing Bulls 1:34.773 +2.032s 29
12 5 Bortoleto Audi 1:34.828 +2.087s 26
13 6 Hadjar Red Bull 1:34.856 +2.115s 26
14 31 Ocon Haas 1:34.877 +2.136s 25
15 43 Colapinto Alpine 1:34.947 +2.206s 26
16 23 Albon Williams 1:35.480 +2.739s 31
17 55 Sainz Williams 1:35.679 +2.938s 18
18 14 Alonso Aston Martin 1:35.856 +3.115s 18
19 77 Bottas Cadillac 1:36.057 +3.316s 25
20 18 Stroll Aston Martin 1:37.224 +4.483s 20
21 41 Lindblad Racing Bulls 1:37.896 +5.155s 6
22 11 Perez Cadillac 1:39.200 +6.459s 13

Race Results

POS DRV TIME GAP LAPS
1 RUS 1:32.741 — 29
2 ANT 1:32.861 +0.120s 30
3 NOR 1:33.296 +0.555s 29
4 PIA 1:33.472 +0.731s 28
5 LEC 1:33.599 +0.858s 28
6 HAM 1:34.129 +1.388s 26
7 BEA 1:34.426 +1.685s 28
8 VER 1:34.541 +1.800s 24
9 HUL 1:34.639 +1.898s 27
10 GAS 1:34.676 +1.935s 28
11 LAW 1:34.773 +2.032s 29
12 BOR 1:34.828 +2.087s 26
13 HAD 1:34.856 +2.115s 26
14 OCO 1:34.877 +2.136s 25
15 COL 1:34.947 +2.206s 26
16 ALB 1:35.480 +2.739s 31
17 SAI 1:35.679 +2.938s 18
18 ALO 1:35.856 +3.115s 18
19 BOT 1:36.057 +3.316s 25
20 STR 1:37.224 +4.483s 20
21 LIN 1:37.896 +5.155s 6
22 PER 1:39.200 +6.459s 13

Score Ratings

Oliver Bearman

9.4

Bearman confirmed his excellent form with another extremely solid performance, showing maturity well above average when dealing with pressure and risky situations. Even after avoiding an incident at the start, he kept things clean and delivered a mistake-free race, maximizing every opportunity that came his way. The Brit extracted everything possible from the Haas and continues to establish himself as one of the standout drivers in the midfield this season.

Kimi Antonelli

9.3

Antonelli had a historic weekend, combining raw speed, race intelligence and emotional control to secure his first Formula 1 victory. After reclaiming the lead in the opening laps, he managed the race with authority and handled the pressure impressively, despite a small late mistake. It was his most complete performance so far and a clear sign that he is ready to compete at a very high level more consistently.

Lewis Hamilton

9.0

Hamilton is clearly going through a resurgence phase and delivered a very consistent performance, capped with an important podium for Ferrari. He executed a strong start and came out on top in a great internal battle with Leclerc, once again showing that his racecraft remains at the highest level. More comfortable with the car and visibly confident, he was one of the main highlights of the weekend.

George Russell

8.6

Even without the same dominance as before, Russell maintained a high level of performance throughout the weekend. He handled pressure well in qualifying despite issues and remained competitive in the race, minimizing losses and securing strong points. His consistency continues to position him as one of the main benchmarks of the season so far.

Pierre Gasly

8.5

Gasly delivered another very solid performance and played a key role in Alpine’s strong showing throughout the weekend. He was quick in qualifying and maintained consistency during the race, extracting everything the car had to offer without making mistakes. In such a competitive midfield, his ability to remain efficient and composed makes a significant difference.

Liam Lawson

8.0

Lawson produced a clean and consistent performance, focusing on avoiding mistakes and maintaining a stable pace throughout the race. While lacking standout moments, he stayed within the fight for points and capitalized on opportunities when they appeared. It was a disciplined drive that delivered exactly what the team needed.

Franco Colapinto

7.6

Colapinto showed good opportunism and resilience in a chaotic race scenario. Even after being involved in an incident that compromised part of his race, he managed to recover and secure an important point for the team. While still showing some inconsistency, he continues to demonstrate clear progress and an ability to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.

Charles Leclerc

7.5

Leclerc was competitive throughout the weekend, particularly in terms of race pace, but ultimately ended up being beaten by Hamilton in the decisive moments. He showed strong pace at times and was involved in an engaging internal battle, but lost some performance towards the closing stages. Overall, it was a solid but not exceptional performance.

Carlos Sainz

7.2

Sainz delivered a very intelligent and strategic race, climbing through the field to secure valuable points after a difficult starting position. Without standout pace, he compensated with consistency, strong race awareness and clean execution throughout the race. Within the limitations of the car, it was a very efficient and controlled performance.

Nico Hulkenberg

6.4

Hulkenberg delivered a consistent and clean performance, particularly strong in qualifying where he highlighted the car’s potential. However, external factors compromised his final result, preventing a better outcome. Even so, it was a solid weekend that suggests more was possible under different circumstances.

Valtteri Bottas

6.1

Bottas delivered a safe and composed race, fulfilling his role within a developing team environment. Without the pace to challenge further up the field, he focused on bringing the car home and gathering valuable data. While not spectacular, it was a controlled and important performance for the team’s progress.

Max Verstappen

6.0

It was an uncharacteristically difficult weekend for Verstappen, who struggled with car balance and overall performance. Despite showing some recovery ability during the race, he was unable to extract his usual level and ultimately retired, ending any chance of a meaningful result. A performance clearly affected by machinery limitations.

Oscar Piastri

5.5

Piastri was building a promising weekend, particularly in qualifying where he showed clear improvement and competitive pace. However, technical issues prevented him from starting the race, removing any opportunity to convert that potential into a result and limiting a full evaluation of his performance.

Arvid Lindblad

5.4

It was a quieter weekend for the rookie, who focused on gaining experience and avoiding major mistakes. While he managed to complete the race, his overall performance remained below that of his teammate. There is still clear room for improvement, particularly in qualifying pace and overall consistency.

Isack Hadjar

5.3

Hadjar compromised his race with an early mistake on the opening lap, which significantly limited his chances of achieving a stronger result. Despite managing to recover positions throughout the race, the initial error proved too costly. There was a clear sense that more could have been achieved without that setback.

Fernando Alonso

5.3

Alonso was heavily limited by the car throughout the weekend and had very little opportunity to make an impact. Without being able to start the race, his performance remains difficult to fully evaluate, although he avoided major mistakes during the sessions he participated in.

Lando Norris

5.2

Norris showed good pace throughout the weekend and looked competitive in several phases, keeping close to his direct rivals. However, like his teammate, he was unable to start the race due to car issues, preventing any meaningful assessment of his race performance.

Lance Stroll

5.0

Stroll’s participation was extremely limited due to technical issues that ultimately prevented him from starting the race. As a result, there was very little opportunity to properly assess his performance in competitive conditions.

Gabriel Bortoleto

5.0

Bortoleto had an inconsistent weekend, showing promising signs in qualifying but also making mistakes in key moments. Technical issues ultimately prevented him from starting the race, eliminating any chance of recovery and negatively impacting his overall evaluation.

Alexander Albon

4.0

Albon endured a very difficult weekend, lacking pace and dealing with multiple technical problems from early on. The situation worsened as he was unable to start the race, leaving no opportunity to demonstrate performance under race conditions.

Sergio Perez

3.2

Perez endured a difficult and underwhelming weekend, marked by an early mistake that immediately compromised his race. He lacked consistency and control in key moments, which is particularly concerning given his experience level. Overall, it was a performance well below what is expected.

Esteban Ocon

3.0

Ocon had his race significantly compromised by an avoidable mistake in direct combat, which affected both his own result and that of another driver. Despite attempts to recover, the error weighed heavily on his overall performance. For a driver of his experience, the execution fell below expectations.