Formula 1 returns to the track early this morning for the 2026 Chinese GP race, the second round of the season, held at the Shanghai International Circuit. For Brazilian fans, the race takes place in the early hours of Sunday morning, which makes many people ask if “there is F1 today”.
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Because of the time difference between Brazil and China, the race will be held during the early morning hours, being considered practically Saturday night programming for the Brazilian public. The round marks another chapter of the 2026 Formula 1 season and promises important battles in the fight for the championship.
The Chinese GP race will be held at 04h00 this Sunday (15), Brasília time (GMT -3). The Shanghai International Circuit is known for its long straights and long-radius corners, characteristics that usually generate good overtaking opportunities and varied strategies throughout the race.
The weekend in China had a Sprint format, which made the schedule more intense. After the sessions held in the previous days, the starting grid has been defined and now the drivers are preparing for the main race of the round.
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F1MANIA.NET follows all the details of the Chinese GP with real-time text during the race. The coverage brings lap-by-lap updates of the race, as well as information on strategies, pit stops, and battles on the track.
For those who prefer to watch with images, F1 TV Pro broadcasts all Formula 1 weekend sessions live. Sportv also broadcasts the race live for the Brazilian public.
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TV Globo does not broadcast this Formula 1 round live.
Check out the remaining schedule for the Chinese GP in Brasília time (GMT -3):
Sunday, 15/03/2026
Race – 04h00
