Max Verstappen heads to the Shanghai International Circuit as the clear favorite for the race after he led home a Red Bull 1-2 at the Japanese Grand Prix last time out. But with anF1race not being held in the country for the past five years, there could yet be plenty of surprises.
Here is all you need to know ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.
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What time is the Chinese Grand Prix?
The race itself gets underway on Sunday, April 21 at 8 am BST, 3 am ET, and 12 am PT.
Qualifying to set the grid for the main race takes place on Saturday, April 20 at 8 am BST, 3 am ET, and 12 am PT.
China will host the first sprint race of the season, with lights out for the shortened format getting underway on Saturday, April 20 at 4 am BST, 11 pm ET, and 8 pm PT (Friday, April 19).
As with last year, a separate qualifying session will take place to determine the starting order for the sprint race, commencing on Friday, April 19 at 8.30 am BST, 3.30 am ET, and 12.30am PT.
Viewers in the UK can watch the race live onSky Sports, while those in the US can catch the action onESPN.
Max Verstappen is the reigning F1 champion, having topped the drivers’ standings for Red Bull last year – his third title in a row.
Verstappen remains top of the drivers’ standings after his win at the Japanese Grand Prix, while Perez finds himself just five points clear of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in second and third respectively.
Matt Hobkinson was a Senior Sports Writer at Dexerto. Matt is a dedicated football and Formula 1 fan and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the sports. He has previously worked at PA Media, Manchester Evening News, Chronicle Live, Leeds Live and others covering the region’s football clubs and sports stars.
