Circuit
Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix 2027 start time
The 2027 Chinese Grand Prix is round 5 of 24, racing on Sunday, 18 April 2027 at Shanghai International Circuit — a standard race weekend. Formula 1 confirms session start times closer to the race; this page then shows them in your timezone automatically.
Round
5 of 24
Race day
Sunday, 18 April
Weekend
Standard
Shanghai International Circuit — circuit facts
- Lap length: 5.451 km · Race distance: 56 laps
- First F1 Grand Prix: 2004
- Race lap record: 1:32.238 — Michael Schumacher (Ferrari, 2004)
- Known for its long back straight and the tightening spiral of Turns 1 and 2.
Recent winners at Shanghai International Circuit
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2018 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull Racing |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
About round 5
- Grand Prix: 🇨🇳 Chinese Grand Prix, China
- Circuit: Shanghai International Circuit
- Round 5 of 24 in the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship
- Weekend: 16–18 April 2027 — a standard race weekend
Planning ahead? See the full F1 2027 calendar, the 2027 driver line-up, or how to watch F1 wherever you are. More on the venue: Shanghai International Circuit.
Chinese Grand Prix 2027 — FAQ
When is the 2027 Chinese Grand Prix?
The 2027 Chinese Grand Prix is round 5 of 24, racing on Sunday, 18 April 2027 at Shanghai International Circuit in China. The race weekend runs 16–18 April 2027.
What time does the 2027 Chinese Grand Prix start?
Formula 1 hasn't published the 2027 session start times yet — they're confirmed a few weeks before the race. This page updates automatically to show the start time converted to your timezone the moment they're released.
Is the 2027 Chinese Grand Prix a sprint weekend?
No. The 2027 Chinese round is a standard race weekend — practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix, with no sprint.
Who won the most recent Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit?
Oscar Piastri won for McLaren in 2025, the most recent running at Shanghai International Circuit.
Where is the 2027 Chinese Grand Prix held?
At Shanghai International Circuit in China. It's round 5 of 24 in the 2027 Formula 1 World Championship.
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2027 calendar last verified Wednesday, 7 October 2026. Source: Official Formula 1 2027 calendar (formula1.com/en/racing/2027, announced 16 September 2026) and the 2027 event pages for Madring, Portimão and Istanbul Park. Race dates and sprint weekends are confirmed; session start times aren’t published yet. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1.