How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2026: stream live F1 race from anywhere
If there were lingering doubts about the details of Mercedes’ title win, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli went the right way to address them. A week after getting a one-2 for the Silver Arrows, they closed the front row of the Chinese GP Sprint grid. It starts at 3am GMT, and will be followed by Qualifying at 7am GMT.
Free streaming of Chinese Grand Prix 2026
Chinese Grand Prix 2026 schedule
(All times GMT)
Saturday, March 14
3am – Sprint
7am – Fitness
Sunday, March 15
7am – Chinese Grand Prix
A preview of the Chinese Grand Prix 2026
The gap between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton was much closer than many expected last weekend, but Ferrari’s significant gamble was reduced slightly in Sprint Qualifying. With the Shanghai International Circuit featuring one of the longest tracks on the F1 calendar, the Scuderia decided to use its new rotating rear wing – named ‘flip-flop’ and ‘Macarena’ – in Practice 1.
However, it is still a work in progress and, therefore, it was later removed. Hamilton managed to secure fourth place on the grid, however, between McLaren’s Lando Norris in third and Oscar Piastri in fifth. Leclerc is one place back in sixth.
And let’s not forget that off the line, Ferraris are roads ahead of everyone else. So much so that Russell is campaigning for a change in the law clearly in the interests of safety.
We will show you how to watch the live broadcast of the Chinese Grand Prix from anywhere in the world.
Watch Chinese Grand Prix 2026 live from anywhere
Most F1 live streams are location sensitive, meaning you won’t be able to access your preferred stream when traveling abroad. VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a straightforward but powerful application that allows you to change your virtual location and thus unlock any Chinese GP broadcast – including free broadcasts in Austria, Luxembourg and Belgium.
NordVPN is our pick for the best VPN services. It is affordable, fast, stable and easy to use. Try it risk-free for 30 days and see for yourself.
How to use a VPN for any Chinese GP live stream
1. Sign up for a VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open a VPN operating system and select the service area you wish to access. For F1, you may wish to select Austria for ORF On.
3. Straight to ORF Open on your browser or device and enjoy free live streaming of the Chinese Grand Prix.
How to watch the Chinese Grand Prix 2026 in 4K Ultra HD in the UK
In the UK, you can watch the Chinese Grand Prix, and every F1 race, in 4K with Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck. You will need to subscribe to the Ultra HD package and have a 4K TV.
Go to the Sky Sports F1 Ultra HD channel to watch all the races, suitable for 4K and HDR viewing.
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F1 season pass
F1 TV Pro includes live HD coverage of every F1 practice, qualifying and race. There are no ad breaks.
F1 TV Pro is available in over 188 countries – but not in the UK (you can use the basic ‘Access’ version to get live timings but you can’t watch any races live). F1 TV Premium is available in the US.
F1 TV Pro is available through the F1 TV website, iOS/Android apps, Roku TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV and other mobile devices.
Latest F1 TV Pro prices:
- F1 TV Pro in India – $3.99/month (cheapest)
- F1 TV Pro in South Africa – $4.99/month
- F1 TV Pro Brazil – $5.99/month
- F1 TV Pro in the Netherlands – €11.90/month
- F1 TV Pro in the USA – $10.99/month
- F1 TV Pro in Mexico – $129/month
Watch live streaming of Chinese Grand Prix 2026 in USA
In the USA, Apple TV shows the Chinese Grand Prix – and practice sessions are available for free throughout the season.
Subscriptions cost $12.99 per month after FREE 7-day trialalthough better deals are available for Apple customers.
Shopping for eligible Apple devices, including a select selection of iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac models, gets you free access to Apple TV for three months.
Apple One, which includes Apple TV and Apple Music, Apple Arcade and 50GB of iCloud Storage, starts at $19.95 a month 1 month free trial.
Alternatively, for a limited time Apple Music Student Subscriptions include Apple TV, plus fees $6 per month.
Watch live streaming of the Chinese Grand Prix 2026 in Australia
Fox Sports has the rights to show all live F1 races in Australia. That means Foxtel and Kayo Sports subscribers get a front row seat to the Chinese GP.
Kayo offers new customers a FREE 7-day trial water testing, after which it starts at AU$29.99 per month for the Standard tier. For 4K video quality and simultaneous streaming on up to two devices, you’ll need the Kayo Premium plan for AU$45.99 per month.
Subscribers can stream the action via Foxtel Now by adding the Sports package ($30 per month).
10 Play shows the highlights of every 2026 F1 race.
Chinese Grand Prix 2026: First Times Around the World
|
Session |
Location (CST) |
ET |
PT |
GMT |
AEDT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Practice 1 |
Friday: 11.30am |
Thursday: 11.30pm |
Thursday: 8.30pm |
Friday: 3.30am |
Friday: 2.30pm |
|
Sprint eligibility |
Friday: 3.30pm |
Friday: 3.30am |
Friday: 12.30am |
Friday: 7.30am |
Friday: 6.30pm |
|
Sprint |
Saturday: 11am |
Friday: 11pm |
Friday: 8pm |
Saturday: 3am |
Saturday: 2pm |
|
It’s worth it |
Saturday: 3pm |
Saturday: 3am |
Saturday: 12am |
Saturday: 7am |
Saturday: 6pm |
|
The Grand Prix |
Sunday: 3pm |
Sun: 3am |
Sunday: 12am |
Sunday: 7am |
Sunday: 6pm |
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