F1 Qualifying Today: Chinese Grand Prix 2026 start times, schedule, TV channel and FREE live stream

Following the F1 sprint race action, the F1 drivers will take to the Shanghai International Circuit once again for main race qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix today (Saturday, March 14).

Mercedes proved to be quickest again in China on Friday, after they locked out the front row of the grid for Saturday's sprint race.

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will once again be hoping to maintain their healthy advantage over rivals Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull during Saturday's main race qualifying, with attention now turning to the race with the most amount of points on offer.

Can the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris disrupt the Mercedes party? Or will they once again lock out the front row for Sunday's grand prix at the Shanghai International Circuit?

Here's how to watch qualifying, and what time it's on wherever you are in the world.

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When is Qualifying at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix?

Qualifying for the F1 2026 Chinese GP takes place today (Saturday, March 14) at 15:00 local time (CST), which is 07:00 GMT. That is 08:00 CET, 03:00 EST in the United States or 22:00 PST Friday on the West Coast.

Find the qualifying start time converted to your local time zone below:

Chinese Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Qualifying - Saturday, March 14, 2026

How to watch the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix qualifying live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in around the world:

Where to watch live: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

* F1 fans in the US can access a 7-day free trial to the coverage on Apple TV, which now has rights instead of ESPN from 2026 onwards.

* F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

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