Chinese Grand Prix -- Practice Day
Round 2 at Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai 
The 2026 Formula 1 season continues at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai as drivers take to the track for Friday practice. The Shanghai International Circuit is a 5.451 km layout whose signature feature is the enormously long Turn 1-2-3 complex, inspired by the Chinese character for "shang" (meaning "above"). The back straight is one of the longest in F1, creating prime overtaking into the hairpin. Shanghai's unpredictable weather and the abrasive track surface add strategic complexity to every session.
Drivers to Watch
George Russell (Mercedes-AMG Petronas, 25 pts) -- The championship leader will be looking to assert authority from the first session.
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes-AMG Petronas, 18 pts) -- The closest challenger needs a strong Friday to build confidence for the weekend.
Charles Leclerc (Scuderia Ferrari, 15 pts) -- Will be aiming to make a statement in practice and carry momentum into qualifying.
Lewis Hamilton (Scuderia Ferrari, 12 pts) -- Will be aiming to make a statement in practice and carry momentum into qualifying.
Lando Norris (McLaren F1 Team, 10 pts) -- Will be aiming to make a statement in practice and carry momentum into qualifying.
Full practice results will be updated as sessions are completed. Follow MotNas for live timing and analysis.