How to follow Chinese Grand Prix on the BBC

Round two of the 2025 Formula 1 season heads to the Shanghai International Circuit for the Chinese Grand Prix from 21-23 March.

Lewis Hamilton secured his first win for Ferrari in the opening sprint race of the campaign on Saturday, ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and the Red Bull of Max Verstappen third.

Lando Norris leads the drivers' championship by two points from Verstappen following the sprint event, with Mercedes' George Russell in third place.

Sunday's main race in Shanghai starts at 07:00 GMT.

• Full drivers' and constructors' standings

Session start times and BBC coverage

Commentary of the weekend's action will be available across BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.

You can also listen via most smart speakers. All you need to do is say "ask BBC Sounds to play the Chinese Grand Prix", followed by the current session.

Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.

All times GMT.

Sunday, 23 March

Race: 07:00 (BBC Radio 5 Live coverage from 06:45, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

What is the Chinese GP weather forecast?

Conditions in Shanghai have been warm and sunny so far and that is set to continue for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.

The temperature at lights out at 3pm local time (7am UK) is forecast to be 27 degrees with a gentle breeze and zero chance of rain during the 56 laps.

Who is on pole for the Chinese GP?

Oscar Piastri (centre) won two races during the 2024 season

McLaren's Oscar Piastri will start on pole position in China for the first time in his F1 career.

The Australian beat Mercedes' Russell, who snuck in late to qualify second on the grid, by 0.082 seconds.

Norris will start third after aborting his final run in Q3 following a mistake.

Verstappen took fourth, with Hamilton fifth, Charles Leclerc sixth and Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar in seventh.