Chinese GP race results: Full F1 times and standings in Shanghai - F1’s new era moves on to the Shanghai International Circuit for the second race weekend in 2026

Kimi Antonelli led the way for Mercedes in GP qualifying in China, after his teammate George Russell hit car trouble

It’s lights out and away we go! The 2026 F1 World Championship Season under way with its second Grand Prix of the year happening in China just one week following the exhilarating and dramatic weekend of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Check out our recap in pictures of the action at the Chinese GP at Shanghai, round 2 of the 2026 F1 World Championship.