Formula 1 fans, rejoice — the 2026 season is in full force. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to tune into the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend, including on the radio.
The Australian Grand Prix kicked off the 2026 campaign in Melbourne last weekend, with Mercedes making a statement. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli swept up the first and second finishes, with Ferrari following. McLaren and Red Bull are still looking to hit their stride with the new car regulations.
This weekend’s race at Shanghai International Circuit could be a chance at redemption for several drivers, including Oscar Piastri, who had a devastating pre-race crash at his home event on Sunday. Defending champion Lando Norris will look to improve from a fifth-place finish, as well as Lewis Hamilton following an unfortunate double disqualification in this race last year.
Who will be dominant in China?
Here’s how to listen to the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix on the radio, including schedule and station for the Formula 1 race.
2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix radio station
Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 205
Listen to the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix live on SiriusXM
The broadcast of the full race is available through satellite channel 205 and streaming on the SiriusXM app.
SiriusXM listeners will have access to English-language broadcasts, namely the BBC 5 Live radio broadcast, for each event, with full build-up and post-race coverage also provided by the Speed City F1 Show.
All Formula 1 races, Sprint events, and qualifying sessions are available via SiriusXM channel 205 (for car radios) as well as the SiriusXM app to follow the action from wherever you are.
Chinese Grand Prix 2026 start time
The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix will take place at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China on Sunday, March 15 and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, March 15 | 3 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, March 15 | 2 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, March 15 | 1 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, March 15 | 12 a.m. |
Chinese Grand Prix 2026 schedule
| Date | Event | Time (ET) |
| March 12 | Practice One | 11:30 p.m. |
| March 13 | Sprint Qualifying | 3:30 a.m. |
| Sprint | 11 p.m. | |
| March 14 | Qualifying | 3 a.m. |
| March 15 | Chinese Grand Prix | 3 a.m. |