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2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix timetable
Tereza Hořínková
News.gp journalist and a girl with big dreams
European fans will be setting their alarms early again, though not as early as for Australia, as the second round of 2025 takes place in China this weekend.
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The first F1 sprint weekend of the 2025 season is here with the Chinese Grand Prix, offering more racing action and points opportunities. Last year, F1 returned to Shanghai International Circuit after many years and the race, won by Max Verstappen, saw great battles and over 50 overtakes.
Here is the full schedule for the weekend in Central European Time:
F1 2025 CHINESE GP SCHEDULE (CET)
Friday, March 21
- Practice 1: 4:30 - 5:30
- Sprint Qualifying: 8:30 - 9:14
Saturday, March 22
- Sprint: 4:00 - 5:00
- Grand Prix Qualifying: 8:00 - 9:00
Sunday, March 23
- F1 Chinese Grand Prix: 8:00
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