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Richard Edwards

How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2025: TV & live streams, schedule, start time, what channel is it on? Piastri on pole

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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri driving on a straight in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix 2025.

Stream F1 Chinese Grand Prix 2025 on ESPN via Sling TV
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Race starts 7am GMT / 3am ET – Sunday, March 23

Watch Chinese Grand Prix live streams to see if McLaren’s Oscar Piastri can win the second race of the 2025 F1 season at the Shanghai International Circuit, after qualifying on pole.

An error during Piastri’s home Australian Grand Prix cost him dearly as he finished the race in ninth but – having been the fastest man in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying – he has a good chance of making amends here. He’s joined on the front row by Mercedes’ George Russell, with Piastri’s teammate (and last week’s winner) Lando Norris, and world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) behind them. There’s an all-Ferrari third row, with Lewis Hamilton in fifth and Charles Leclerc in sixth. Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Hamilton got his season in gear with victory in Saturday’s Sprint Race, and will be optimistic of improving on his 10th place finish in Melbourne.

Here’s a quick guide to how to watch Chinese Grand Prix live streams from anywhere – including options to watch the Formula 1 action for free.

Can I watch the Chinese Grand Prix for free?

Formula 1 live streams are behind a paywall in many countries, but lucky motor racing fans in Austria and Belgium can watch the Chinese Grand Prix (including practice, Sprint race and qualifying sessions) for free.

Viewers in Austria can tune in on Servus TV, while Belgian viewers can watch Chinese Grand Prix live streams on RTBF Auvio.

Away from home? Use NordVPN to watch your regular stream from anywhere..

How to watch the Chinese Grand Prix from anywhere

Austrian or Belgian motorsport residents traveling or working overseas will need to use a VPN to access free Chinese Grand Prix F1 streams.

There are lots of VPNs out there, but NordVPN is one you can rely on to unblock and stream the Formula 1... and you can save over 70% if you sign up now.

How to watch Chinese Grand Prix live streams online in the US

US viewers can watch the Chinese Grand Prix live in the early hours of Sunday morning on ESPN. The race starts at 3.00am ET / 12.00am PT.

Even if you don’t have cable you don’t need to worry about missing the second race of the F1 season. You can access ESPN via OTT provider Sling TV. You’ll need Sling Orange to watch ESPN, which will cost you $46/month, though new users usually save 50% on their first month.

Every grand prix of the 2025 F1 season will air on Disney-owned ESPN platforms, with races shared between ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. The five ABC races are also available on streaming service ESPN Plus.

ESPN Deportes will broadcast Spanish language coverage. As it has in previous seasons, ESPN’s F1 coverage will feature some of Sky Sports’ programming from the UK.

And if you want to tune in on the move, iOS and Android users in the US can watch Chinese Grand Prix live streams via the F1 TV Pro app. It costs $10.99/month or $84.99/year.

If you have access to any of these services but are currently out of the country, you can use NordVPN to log in to all your home subscriptions and watch as normal.

Watch Chinese Grand Prix live streams in the UK

Sky Sports has the rights to every race weekend of the Formula 1 season. You can currently get Sky Sports F1 for £15/month on top of your regular Sky TV subscription, and you also have the option to watch the action in up to 4K.

Another place you can watch the Chinese Grand Prix is streaming service Now Sports , which gives you access to 12 Sky Sports channels and on-demand content – though, sadly, not in 4K. It usually costs £34.99/month but is currently available for £26.00/month. You also have the option of a £14.99 Day Membership if you just want to watch the Chinese Grand Prix.

If you don’t mind tuning in a bit later, extended highlights of the Chinese Grand Prix will be available for free on Channel 4 at 1.00pm GMT on Sunday afternoon. Remember, though, that you’ll need a valid UK TV Licence to tune in.

Out of the country? A VPN such as NordVPN can help you to access your usual subscriptions from anywhere.

Where to watch the Chinese Grand Prix in Australia

Formula 1 fans down under can watch every race of the Formula 1 season on Kayo Sports and Fox Sports.

A subscription to Kayo Standard costs $25/month, but you’ll have to pay $40/month if you want to watch the F1 action in 4K. A 7-day free-trial is available.

Fox Sports' F1 live streams are available through Foxtel.

Going to be outside Oz during the Chinese Grand Prix? Simply download NordVPN to gain access from overseas.

Watch Chinese Grand Prix F1 streams in India

F1 fans in India can watch the entire F1 season – including the Chinese Grand Prix – via the Fancode website and app. Plans start at 49 rupees (around 56 cents) per race.