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After an intriguing first race of the season in Australia, the teams move on to the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix (March 13-15) with Mercedes hoping to double down on their fast start and reigning champion Lando Norris looking to bounce back from a disappointing first weekend.
- Date: Sunday, March 15
- Start Time U.S. (ET): 3 a.m.
- Start Time U.K. (GMT): 7 a.m.
- Start Time Aus (AEDT): 6 p.m.
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That left Norris out in the cold with 5th, while teammate Oscar Piastri was frozen out of the points completely after failing to finish. He won in Shanghai last year, however, so McLaren will be confident that their boys will bounce back in China.
Want to stay on top of all the action? Here’s how to stream the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix live and watch F1 2026 online from anywhere in the world.
Chinese Grand Prix: Live Streams & TV Information
Countries | Channels | Cost |
|---|---|---|
U.S. | $12.99/month (FREE trial) | |
U.K. | £22/month | |
Canada | CA$8/month | |
Australia | Fox Sports / Kayo Sports | AU$30/month (FREE trial) |
How to watch F1 Chinese G.P. 2026 from anywhere
Away from home this week and blocked from watching the F1 on your usual streaming platform?
You can still watch your Chinese G.P. live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for F1 fans away on vacation or on business. NordVPN is one of the very best you can get for streaming:
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Can I watch the Chinese Grand Prix 2026 for free?
Formula 1 fans in select countries can watch the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix for free:
Luxembourg:
RTL Zwee keeps you across the action in every single 2026 Formula 1 race.
Belgium:
RTBF provides FREE F1 live streams in Belgium.
Austria:
ORF is providing a FREE streaming service to catch all the action from Shanghai.
If you're visiting the U.S. or U.K. or anywhere else from these countries right now you can still catch the Chinese G.P. for free. Just use NordVPN and select a server in Austria, Belgium or Luxembourg and you'll be good to go!
How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2026 in the U.S.
It’s all change in 2026 — not just for the cars, but for the American broadcaster of Formula 1.
Apple TV has taken the driver’s seat and will deliver full coverage of every race throughout the season, including the Chinese Grand Prix. Subscriptions start at just $12.99/month, giving fans comprehensive access to every Grand Prix.
Discover everything you need to know in our complete F1 Apple TV guide.
How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2026 in the U.K.
Sky Sports will be the exclusive broadcaster in the U.K. of the Chinese Grand Prix 2026.
Prices start at £22/month and streaming is also available through a NOW Sports Membership (£14.99 for a day pass)
You can also watch highlights on Sunday from 1 p.m. GMT for free on Channel 4.
How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2026 in Canada
The Chinese Grand Prix will be broadcast on TSN in Canada.
TSN plans are available for as little as CA$8/month with it rising to CA$24.99/month for a more complete service.
What time is the Chinese Grand Prix 2026 worldwide?
Lights out for the start of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix is set for 3 p.m. local time at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday, March 15.
Here are the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix start times in Europe, India, South Africa and other worldwide locations:
- 12 a.m. PT — Pacific Time (UTC−7)
- 2 a.m. CT — Central Time (UTC−5)
- 3 a.m. ET — Eastern Time (UTC−4)
- 4 a.m. BRT — Rio de Janeiro (UTC−3)
- 7 a.m. GMT — United Kingdom (UTC+0)
- 8 a.m. CET — Central Europe (UTC+1)
- 9 a.m. SAST — South Africa (UTC+2)
- 11 a.m. GST — Dubai (UTC+4)
- 12:30 p.m. IST — New Delhi (UTC+5:30)
- 2 p.m. WIT — Jakarta (UTC+7)
- 3 p.m. CST — Shanghai (UTC+8)
- 6 p.m. AEDT — Melbourne (UTC+11)
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