F1 Times in China (CST)
All 2026 F1 race times converted to China timezone
2026 Race Schedule (GMT+8)
| Rd | Race | Date | Race Start (GMT+8) | Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australian GP | 8 March 2026 | 12:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 2 |  Chinese GP | 15 March 2026 | 15:00 GMT+8 | Sprint |
| 3 |  Japanese GP | 29 March 2026 | 13:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 4 |  Bahrain GP | 12 April 2026 | 23:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 5 |  Saudi Arabian GP | 19 April 2026 | 01:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 6 |  Miami GP | 3 May 2026 | 04:00 GMT+8 | Sprint |
| 7 |  Canadian GP | 24 May 2026 | 04:00 GMT+8 | Sprint |
| 8 |  Monaco GP | 7 June 2026 | 21:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 9 |  Barcelona GP | 14 June 2026 | 21:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 10 |  Austrian GP | 28 June 2026 | 21:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 11 |  British GP | 5 July 2026 | 22:00 GMT+8 | Sprint |
| 12 |  Belgian GP | 19 July 2026 | 21:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 13 |  Hungarian GP | 26 July 2026 | 21:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 14 |  Dutch GP | 23 August 2026 | 21:00 GMT+8 | Sprint |
| 15 |  Italian GP | 6 September 2026 | 21:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 16 | Madrid GP | 13 September 2026 | 21:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 17 |  Azerbaijan GP | 26 September 2026 | 19:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 18 |  Singapore GP | 11 October 2026 | 20:00 GMT+8 | Sprint |
| 19 | United States GP | 25 October 2026 | 04:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 20 |  Mexican GP | 1 November 2026 | 04:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 21 |  Brazilian GP | 8 November 2026 | 01:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 22 | Las Vegas GP | 22 November 2026 | 12:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 23 |  Qatar GP | 29 November 2026 | 00:00 GMT+8 | - |
| 24 |  Abu Dhabi GP | 6 December 2026 | 21:00 GMT+8 | - |
Upcoming Session Times (GMT+8)
Friday 13 Mar
Practice 1 11:30 - 12:30
Sprint Qualifying 15:30 - 16:15
Saturday 14 Mar
Sprint 11:00 - 12:00
Qualifying 15:00 - 16:00
Sunday 15 Mar
Race 15:00
Friday 27 Mar
Practice 1 09:30 - 10:30
Practice 2 13:00 - 14:00
Saturday 28 Mar
Practice 3 09:30 - 10:30
Qualifying 13:00 - 14:00
Sunday 29 Mar
Race 13:00
Saturday 11 Apr
Practice 1 19:30 - 20:30
Practice 2 23:00 - 00:00
Sunday 12 Apr
Practice 3 20:30 - 21:30
Qualifying 00:00 - 01:00
Monday 13 Apr
Race 23:00
Saturday 18 Apr
Practice 1 21:30 - 22:30
Practice 2 01:00 - 02:00
Sunday 19 Apr
Practice 3 21:30 - 22:30
Qualifying 01:00 - 02:00
Monday 20 Apr
Race 01:00
Saturday 2 May
Practice 1 00:30 - 01:30
Sprint Qualifying 04:30 - 05:15
Sunday 3 May
Sprint 00:00 - 01:00
Qualifying 04:00 - 05:00
Monday 4 May
Race 04:00
F1 Times FAQ
What time is F1 in China?
F1 race start times vary depending on the circuit location. In China (CST), races are scheduled across different times of day throughout the season. The table above shows the exact race start time for every round of the 2026 F1 season, converted to GMT+8.
What time does the next F1 race start in GMT+8?
The next F1 race is the Chinese GP on 15 March 2026. The race starts at 15:00 GMT+8 in China time.
How to watch F1 in China?
F1 is broadcast globally through various TV networks and the official F1 TV Pro streaming service. Check your local TV listings for coverage in China. All session times on this page are shown in CST so you know exactly when to tune in.