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Chinese Grand Prix Betting Tips and Predictions

We head to China for the next round of the F1 season, and we have you covered with these Chinese Grand Prix betting tips.

These include the race winner and the fastest lap.

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2026 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 13th March - Practice 1 & Sprint Shootout
  • Saturday 14th March - Sprint & Qualifying
  • Sunday 15th March - The Race

Where can I watch the Chinese Grand Prix?

You can watch the race live on the Sky Sports F1 channel, which 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.

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Past Winners & Fastest Laps

Who has won the Chinese Grand Prix?

With Mercedes leading the way with six wins, it is Lewis Hamilton who has recorded all 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): 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 6, 2, 1, 1

From the last 10 Chinese Grand Prix, a total of 7 drivers have won from pole, which is a success rate of 70% for drivers turning pole into a win. When looking at those who have started on the front row, then that number is 80% (8-10) of the race wins have come from the front row.

The Fate of Pole Sitters (Oldest to Lastest): 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 8, 2, 1, 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:

  • 2025: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
  • 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)

Shanghai International Circuit Fastest Laps

Here at the last 10 fastest laps set at the Shanghai International Circuit:

  • 2025: Lando Norris (McLaren)
  • 2024: Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
  • 2019: Pierre Gasly (Red Bull Racing)
  • 2018: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing)
  • 2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  • 2016: Nico Hülkenberg (Force India)
  • 2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  • 2014: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
  • 2013: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
  • 2012: Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber)

2026 F1 Schedule

Here is the schedule for the 2026 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, Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands & Singapore.

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 the 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, which 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 tip 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 2 of the 2026 F1 season and its Sprint Weekend for the Chinese Grand Prix, with the main race being on Sunday, 15th March, with racing at the Shanghai International Circuit.

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.

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Andy, a passionate Formula 1 enthusiast, dedicates his weekends to keeping up with the sport, even setting alarms for odd hours to catch both qualifying sessions and races throughout the entire F1 calendar, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the motorsport.