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F1 Chinese GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

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Apr 20, 2024 / 1752 Views

Max Verstappen will line up first on the grid yet again after scoring Red Bull's 100th pole position in qualifying on Saturday. He will be joined by team-mate Sergio Perez as part of an all-Red Bull front row lockout.

Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) and Lando Norris (Ferrari) will start second and third respectively.

What time does the Chinese Grand Prix start?

The Chinese GP will begin at 3pm local time (+8 GMT) at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday.

Date: Sunday, 21 April, 2024
Start time: 15:00 local time / 07:00 GMT / 08:00 BST / 09:00 CEST / 09:00 SAT / 10:00 EAT / 03:00 ET / 00:00 PT / 17:00 AEST / 16:00 JST / 12:30 IST

2024 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix session timings in different timezones

Session	GMT	BST	CEsT	ET	PT	AEST	JST	IST
FP1	03:30	04:30	05:30	23:30	20:30	13:30	12:30	09:00
Shootout	07:30	08:30	09:30	03:30	00:30	17:30	16:30	13:00
Sprint	03:00	04:00	05:00	23:00	20:00	13:00	12:00	08:30
Quali	07:00	08:00	09:00	03:00	00:00	17:00	16:00	12:30
Race	07:00	08:00	09:00	03:00	00:00	17:00	16:00	12:30

How can I watch the Chinese Grand Prix?

Formula 1 is broadcast live in nearly every country around the world.

Europe:

Austria - Servus TV / ORF
Belgium - RTBF / Telenet / Play Sports
Croatia - Sport Klub
Czech Republic - AMC
Denmark - TV3+ / TV3 Sport / Viaplay
Estonia: Viaplay
Finland - Viaplay
France - Canal+
Germany - Sky
Greece - ANT1 / ANT1+
Hungary - M4
Italy - Sky
Netherlands - Viaplay / Viaplay Xtra
Norway - V sport 1 / V sport + / Viaplay
Poland - Viaplay
Portugal - Sport TV
Spain - F1 DAZN
Sweden - Viaplay / V sport motor / TV 10
Switzerland - SRF / RSI / RTS
UK - Sky Sports F1

Americas:

USA - ESPN
Canada - RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
Latin America - ESPN

Asia:

China - CCTV / Shanghai TV / Guangdong Television Channel / Tencent
India - FanCode
Japan - Fuji TV / DAZN
Malaysia - beIN SPORTS
Indonesia- beIN SPORTS
Singapore - beIN SPORTS
Thailand - beIN SPORTS
Vietnam - K+

Oceania:

Australia - Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo / Network Ten
New Zealand - Sky

Africa:

Africa - SuperSport

Can I stream the F1 Chinese Grand Prix?

Viewers can subscribe to F1 TV in selected countries to stream the race on a device of their choice.

Sky Sports and Movistar also offer their own live streaming service in the UK and Spain respectively.

F1 Chinese Grand Prix - Starting grid:

1 - 2
Cla	Driver	#	Chassis	Engine	Time	km/h
1	M. Verstappen Red Bull Racing	1	Red Bull	Red Bull	1'33.660	209.519
2	S. Perez Red Bull Racing	11	Red Bull	Red Bull	+0.322 1'33.982	208.801
3	F. Alonso Aston Martin Racing	14	Aston Martin	Mercedes	+0.488 1'34.148	208.433
4	L. Norris McLaren	4	McLaren	Mercedes	+0.505 1'34.165	208.395
5	O. Piastri McLaren	81	McLaren	Mercedes	+0.613 1'34.273	208.157
6	C. Leclerc Ferrari	16	Ferrari	Ferrari	+0.629 1'34.289	208.121
7	C. Sainz Ferrari	55	Ferrari	Ferrari	+0.637 1'34.297	208.104
8	G. Russell Mercedes	63	Mercedes	Mercedes	+0.773 1'34.433	207.804
9	N. Hulkenberg Haas F1 Team	27	Haas	Ferrari	+0.944 1'34.604	207.428
10	V. Bottas Sauber	77	Sauber	Ferrari	+1.005 1'34.665	207.295
11	L. Stroll Aston Martin Racing	18	Aston Martin	Mercedes	+1.178 1'34.838	206.917
12	D. Ricciardo RB	3	RB	Red Bull	+1.274 1'34.934	206.707
13	E. Ocon Alpine	31	Alpine	Renault	+1.563 1'35.223	206.080
14	A. Albon Williams	23	Williams	Mercedes	+1.581 1'35.241	206.041
15	P. Gasly Alpine	10	Alpine	Renault	+1.803 1'35.463	205.562
16	Z. Guanyu Sauber	24	Sauber	Ferrari	+1.845 1'35.505	205.471
17	K. Magnussen Haas F1 Team	20	Haas	Ferrari	+1.856 1'35.516	205.448
18	L. Hamilton Mercedes	44	Mercedes	Mercedes	+1.913 1'35.573	205.325
19	Y. Tsunoda RB	22	RB	Red Bull	+2.086 1'35.746	204.954
20	L. Sargeant Williams	2	Williams	Mercedes	+2.698 1'36.358	203.653
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