The exhilarating world of Formula 1 racing is set to continue its 2025 season with the much-anticipated Chinese Grand Prix, following a riveting season opener in Melbourne. The spotlight in Australia was on McLaren’s Lando Norris, who skillfully navigated tricky wet-weather conditions to clinch his fifth career victory in the elite motorsport, leaving Red Bull’s Max Verstappen trailing in his wake.
However, the race was not without its share of disappointment. The Australian crowd’s hopes were dashed when their home-grown racer, Oscar Piastri, made a costly error in his second Papaya car, missing out on a potential second-place finish. Notwithstanding, the resilient Australian is expected to stage a robust comeback at the Shanghai International Circuit, with the Sprint Qualifying slated to kick off the race weekend on Friday.
For Formula 1 enthusiasts in the UK and Ireland, comprehensive live coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix will be available, complemented by free-to-air highlights later in the day. Sky Sports F1 will be your go-to channel for an all-encompassing live experience, which includes every session, pre and post-session shows, sprint qualifying, the sprint race, and the main event. Supplementing this, Channel 4 will air highlights of the qualifying, sprint, and race sessions.
In the digital realm, Sky Sports subscribers can immerse themselves in the thrill of the race via the Sky Go app, which requires an internet connection. A convenient alternative for streaming the race is the NOW TV platform.
For those keen on keeping up with the schedule, Sky Sports F1 will commence broadcasting on Friday with FP1 at 03:00, followed by Sprint Qualifying at 06:45. The Chinese Grand Prix Sprint will air on Saturday at 02:25, with the Qualifying at 06:35. The main event, the Chinese Grand Prix, is set for a 05:30 start on Sunday. On Channel 4, Sprint Qualifying highlights will air on Friday at 11:35, followed by the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint & Qualifying highlights on Saturday at 14:00, and the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday at 13:00.
For international viewers, F1TV, the sport’s own streaming service, will broadcast the sessions in specific territories where the service is operational.
As we gear up for the 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix, let’s not forget that every race unfolds its own narrative, its own set of heroes and underdogs, creating a unique spectacle that keeps us at the edge of our seats. So, buckle up and get ready for an adrenaline-fueled weekend of high-octane racing action!