2025 Chinese Grand Prix
The Chinese Grand Prix returned to the F1 calendar in 2024 after a five-year absence and a contract was signed in 2024 meaning we will have the Chinese GP until at least 2030!
It was first held in 2004 and was ever-present until 2019 with the races being held at the Shanghai International Circuit.
How long is the Chinese Grand Prix?
The Chinese GP consists of a total of 56 laps with each lap being 5.5 km (3.4 miles).
The track features a total of sixteen corners with a long back straight and it cost $450 million to build.
Chinese Grand Prix
When is the Chinese Grand Prix?
- Friday 21st March - Practice 1 & Sprint Shootout
- Saturday 22nd March - Sprint & Qualifying
- Sunday 23rd March - The Race
Where can I watch the Chinese Grand Prix?
You can watch the race live on the Sky Sports F1 channel, this includes not only the race but also qualifying and the sprint race too.
If you fancy heading to the Shanghai International Circuit then there is plenty to keep you busy over the weekend with plenty of bars and restaurants.
Past Winners & Fastest Laps
Who has won the Chinese Grand Prix? With Mercedes leading the way with nine wins, it is Lewis Hamilton who has recorded the majority of those with six wins making him the leading driver.
The official fastest lap holder at the Shanghai International Circuit is Michael Schumacher who set a time of 1:32.238 during the 2004 Chinese Grand Prix.
What does Pole produce at the Chinese Grand Prix?
Winning Grid Starts (Oldest to Lastest): 3, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 2, 1
From the last 10 Chinese Grand Prix, a total of 6 drivers have won from pole, which is a successful rate of 60% for drivers turning pole into a win. When looking at those who have started on the front row then that number is 70% (7-10) of the race wins have come from the front row.
The Fate of Pole Sitters (Oldest to Lastest): 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 8, 2, 1
Looking at the finishing positions of the pole sitters, then 90% (9-10) of them have finished on the podium
Previous Chinese Grand Prix Winners
Here are the last 10 winners of the Chinese Grand Prix:
- 2024: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- 2019: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2018: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing)
- 2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2016: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
- 2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2014: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2013: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
- 2012: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
- 2011: Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
Shanghai International Circuit Fastest Laps
Here at the last 10 fastest laps set at the Shanghai International Circuit:
- 2024: Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- 2019: Pierre Gasly (Red Bull Racing)
- 2018: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing)
- 2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2016: Nico Hülkenberg (Forace India)
- 2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- 2014: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
- 2013: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
- 2012: Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber)
- 2011: Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing)
2025 F1 Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2025 F1 season where we have twenty-four races to look forward to.
This year we will have six sprint weekends which will be in China, Miami, Belgium, USA (COTA), São Paulo & Qatar.
- March: Australian Grand Prix (16th), Chinese Grand Prix (23rd)
- April: Japanese Grand Prix (6th), Bahrain Grand Prix (13th), Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (20th)
- May: Miami Grand Prix (4th), Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (18th), Monaco Grand Prix (25th)
- June: Spanish Grand Prix (1st), Canadian Grand Prix (15th), Austrian Grand Prix (29th)
- July: British Grand Prix (6th), Belgian Grand Prix (27th)
- August: Hungarian Grand Prix (3rd), Dutch Grand Prix (31st)
- September: Italian Grand Prix (7th), Azerbaijan Grand Prix (21st)
- October: Singapore Grand Prix (5th), United States Grand Prix (19th), Mexico City Grand Prix (26th)
- November: São Paulo Grand Prix (9th), Las Vegas Grand Prix (22nd), Qatar Grand Prix (30th)
- December: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (7th)
Chinese Grand Prix Betting Tips
Remember to head over to the F1 Tips page for all F1 tips including every race during the season as well as outright markets such as which driver which be crowned champion and who will win the constructor title.
Which markets do we cover for the F1 Races?
As well as the markets here, you will find additional markets for the Chinese Grand Prix on the main F1 Tips page such as most team points.
The four markets covered on this page for the Chinese Grand Prix are:
Race Winner: The OLBG tipsters are predicting which driver will win the Chinese Grand Prix.
Fastest Lap: Here the F1 tipsters are predicting which driver will set the fastest lap for the Chinese GP during the race.
Podium Finish: The top three drivers make it onto the podium meaning here the tips are for drivers to finish in the top three.
Points Finish: We have two different options here, Yes or No. Our tipsters are therefore predicting which drivers will and will not finish in the points. Drivers finishing in the top 10 are awarded points.
Chinese Grand Prix Most Popular Tip
Which outcome is the most tipped for the Chinese Grand Prix? This is highlighted in the Most Popular Tip section, this is the outcome that has received the most tips from our F1 tipsters.
Best Tipsters Chinese Grand Prix Tip
We highlight a tip from our best tipster for the Chinese Grand Prix. This comes from the tipster who has shown the best profit over the past twelve months for their F1 tips.
How do I use the Chinese Grand Prix Tips?
Along with each tip from our expert F1 tipsters, there will be an Add to betslip option. Using this will put that prediction into your OLBG betslip.
You can add just a single or add multiple tips to create an accumulator and you are not restricted to just F1 tips. You can navigate to other sports and add tips from those too.
When you have all of the predictions you require you can then see which bookmaker is offering the best odds for your betslip.
Select this bookie and it will be transferred over to their site where you can place your wager.
Who are the best F1 tipsters?
If you are looking for the best of the best when it comes to F1 tipsters then head to the 'Best F1 Tipsters' page.
On this page, we only highlight tipsters who have made a profit over the past twelve months for their F1 predictions.
Can I add my own F1 tips?
Sure you can! Head over to the 'Make A Tip' page and start adding your F1 tips now.
While you are at it, why not get involved with other sports too and compete for thousands of pounds given away each month in the FREE tipster competition?
When is the Next F1 Race?
Next up is round 3 of the 2025 F1 season and it's the Japanese Grand Prix with the main race being on Sunday 6th April with racing at the Suzuka International Racing Course.
Our motor racing content including for this Chinese Grand Prix is meticulously crafted by Andy, a passionate F1 aficionado with a wealth of experience in the sport and never misses a race ensuring he's always up-to-date with the latest events.
