F1 Grid: Starting Positions for Chinese GP Race

F1 grid: Starting positions for Chinese GP race

F1’s new era moves on to the Shanghai International Circuit for the first sprint weekend in 2026

Lewis Hamilton storms into the lead at the start of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix

The Chinese Grand Prix burst into life immediately as the lights went out, delivering an action-packed opening sequence that saw Lewis Hamilton make a perfect launch from the front of the grid to seize the race lead into the first corner. The Ferrari driver reacted superbly when the five red lights went out, positioning his car perfectly on the run to Turn 1 and claiming the inside line. The Briton’s decisive move allowed the Scuderia to take co…

Verstappen starts the Chinese Grand Prix with a major disadvantage

Max Verstappen faces a strategic disadvantage for the Chinese Grand Prix. Unlike his main rivals, the Dutchman has fewer fresh tyres at his disposal. Starting from eighth on the grid, it will already...

F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix starting grid with penalties applied

The F1 starting grid for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix has been set following Saturday's qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Cadillac F1 team faces challenges during Chinese Grand Prix weekend

The new Cadillac Formula 1 team is still finding its footing in the early stages of the 2026 season, and this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit has presented several challenges. The team—whose global headquarters is currently under construction in Fishers—ran into reliability issues during the sprint qualifying session on Friday. Driver Sergio Perez was unable to participate after a fuel system problem prevented …

F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix starting grid

Kimi Antonelli is starting on pole position for a Formula 1 grand prix for the very first time in China.Below you'll find the current starting grid for Sunday's race in Shanghai. 2026 Chinese GP starting grid 1 Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)2 George Russell (Mercedes) 3 Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 4 Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 5 Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 6 Lando Norris (McLaren) 7 Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 8 Max Verstappen (Red Bull)9 Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) 10…