The 2024 Formula 1 season continues with one of the most anticipated events on the calendar, the Chinese Grand Prix, set to unfold at the iconic Shanghai International Circuit. This year, the event promises to be a thrilling showcase of speed, strategy, and skill, as the world’s top drivers battle it out over 56 laps of the 5.451-kilometre circuit on Sunday, April 21.
The 2024 Chinese Grand Prix is not just about the battle for the top step of the podium. It’s also an opportunity to see how the teams’ updates have improved their cars since the start of the season, and how drivers adapt to the strategic challenges posed by the Shanghai International Circuit. The long back straight followed by a tight hairpin before the final corner provides one of the best overtaking spots on the F1 calendar, promising plenty of wheel-to-wheel action.
Moreover, the Chinese Grand Prix often plays a significant role in the early dynamics of the championship standings, giving teams and drivers a chance to stake their claims for the season ahead. With the mixture of technical sections and high-speed parts, Shanghai tests every aspect of a Formula 1 team’s capabilities, making for a compelling spectacle.
As the Formula 1 circus descends upon Shanghai, fans around the world are gearing up for a weekend of high-octane action. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, the Chinese Grand Prix is an event that promises to deliver excitement, drama, and, most importantly, unforgettable racing.
FORMULA 1 CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2024
| FRIDAY 19th APRIL | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| FIA F4 Chinese Championship | First Practice Session | 09:25 – 09:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 10:00 – 11:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 10:00 – 11:00 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 10:00 – 11:00 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 11:30 – 12:30 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Practice Session | 13:00 – 13:45 |
| Formula 1 | Teams’ Press Conference | 13:30 – 14:30 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 13:55 – 14:35 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 14:00 – 15:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 14:35 – 15:05 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING | 15:30 – 16:14 |
| FIA F4 Chinese Championship | Second Practice Session | 17:00 – 17:25 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Track Tour, Trophy Photo & Pit Lane Walk | 17:45 – 19:45 |
| SATURDAY 20th APRIL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | Team Pit Stop Practice | 08:15 – 08:45 |
| FIA F4 Chinese Championship | Qualifying Session | 09:30 – 09:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | SPRINT (19 Laps or 60 Mins) | 11:00 – 11:30 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 11:30 – 12:00 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 11:40 – 12:10 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 11:40 – 12:40 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:10 – 12:35 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Qualifying Session | 12:50 – 13:20 |
| FIA F4 Chinese Championship | First Race (30 Mins +1 Lap) | 13:55 – 14:30 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING | 15:00 – 16:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 16:00 – 17:00 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | First Race (12 Laps or 30 Mins) | 16:55 – 17:30 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 17:40 – 18:40 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 17:40 – 18:40 |
| SUNDAY 21st APRIL | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA F4 Chinese Championship | Second Race (30 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:15 – 10:50 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Asia | Second Race (12 Laps or 30 Mins) | 11:30 – 12:05 |
| Formula 1 | Formula 1 Pirelli Hot Laps | 12:20 – 12:50 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 12:55 – 13:25 |
| Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 12:55 – 13:55 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers’ Parade | 13:00 – 13:30 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 14:46 – 14:48 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (56 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 15:00 – 17:00 |
Note – Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of UTC. Timetable subject to change.
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