F1 Chinese GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel

As part of the new sprint format for 2024, qualifying will occupy its usual Saturday afternoon slot. This means the 60-minute pole shootout is now scheduled a few hours after the Sprint and will determine the grid for Sunday's grand prix.

A pecking order is hard to determine, especially with FP1 taking place on a dusty track and Sprint shooutout being held in wet conditions.

What time does qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix start?

The qualifying for the Chinese GP will begin at 3pm local time (+8 GMT) on Saturday at the Shanghai International Circuit.

• Date: Saturday, 20 April 2024
• Start time: 15:00 local time / 07:00 GMT / 08:00 BST / 09:00 CEST / 09:00 SAT / 10:00 EAT / 03:00 ET / 00:00 PT / 17:00 AEST / 16:00 JST / 12:30 IST 

2024 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix session timings in different timezones

How can I watch qualifying?

Formula 1 is broadcast live in nearly every country around the world. 

Europe: 

• Austria - Servus TV / ORF
• Belgium - RTBF / Telenet / Play Sports
• Croatia - Sport Klub
• Czech Republic - AMC
• Denmark - TV3+ / TV3 Sport / Viaplay
• Estonia: Viaplay
• Finland - Viaplay 
• France - Canal+
• Germany - Sky 
• Greece - ANT1 / ANT1+
• Hungary - M4
• Italy - Sky
• Netherlands - Viaplay / Viaplay Xtra
• Norway - V sport 1 / V sport + / Viaplay
• Poland - Viaplay
• Portugal - Sport TV
• Spain - F1 DAZN
• Sweden - Viaplay / V sport motor / TV 10
• Switzerland - SRF / RSI / RTS
• UK - Sky Sports F1

Americas: 

• USA - ESPN2
• Canada - RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
• Latin America - ESPN

Asia: 

• China - CCTV / Shanghai TV / Guangdong Television Channel / Tencent
• India - FanCode
• Japan - Fuji TV / DAZN
• Malaysia - beIN SPORTS
• Indonesia- beIN SPORTS
• Singapore - beIN SPORTS
• Thailand - beIN SPORTS
• Vietnam - K+

Oceania: 

• Australia - Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo / Network Ten
• New Zealand - Sky

Africa: 

• Africa - SuperSport

Can I stream qualifying?

Viewers from selected countries can subscribe to F1 TV to stream qualifying on a device of their choice. Some local broadcasters such as Sky TV (UK) and Movistar (Spain) also offer their own on-demand service. 

Live commentary

Motorsport.com will bring the latest updates from Shanghai throughout the weekend, including live commentary during qualifying on Friday.

Chinese GP - FP1 results:

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Cla	Driver	#		Chassis	Engine	Laps	Time	Interval	km/h
1	L. Stroll Aston Martin Racing	18		Aston Martin	Mercedes	21	1'36.302		203.771
2	O. Piastri McLaren	81		McLaren	Mercedes	24	+0.327 1'36.629	0.327	203.081
3	M. Verstappen Red Bull Racing	1		Red Bull	Red Bull	25	+0.358 1'36.660	0.031	203.016
4	S. Perez Red Bull Racing	11		Red Bull	Red Bull	24	+0.388 1'36.690	0.030	202.953
5	N. Hulkenberg Haas F1 Team	27		Haas	Ferrari	23	+0.799 1'37.101	0.411	202.094
6	K. Magnussen Haas F1 Team	20		Haas	Ferrari	23	+0.816 1'37.118	0.017	202.059
7	E. Ocon Alpine	31		Alpine	Renault	23	+0.911 1'37.213	0.095	201.861
8	A. Albon Williams	23		Williams	Mercedes	19	+0.927 1'37.229	0.016	201.828
9	D. Ricciardo RB	3		RB	Red Bull	25	+0.936 1'37.238	0.009	201.809
10	V. Bottas Sauber	77		Sauber	Ferrari	24	+1.228 1'37.530	0.292	201.205
11	Z. Guanyu Sauber	24		Sauber	Ferrari	24	+1.324 1'37.626	0.096	201.007
12	Y. Tsunoda RB	22		RB	Red Bull	27	+1.704 1'38.006	0.380	200.228
13	C. Leclerc Ferrari	16		Ferrari	Ferrari	20	+1.788 1'38.090	0.084	200.057
14	C. Sainz Ferrari	55		Ferrari	Ferrari	19	+1.982 1'38.284	0.194	199.662
15	L. Sargeant Williams	2		Williams	Mercedes	23	+1.984 1'38.286	0.002	199.658
16	L. Norris McLaren	4		McLaren	Mercedes	21	+2.328 1'38.630	0.344	198.961
17	G. Russell Mercedes	63		Mercedes	Mercedes	21	+2.504 1'38.806	0.176	198.607
18	L. Hamilton Mercedes	44		Mercedes	Mercedes	24	+2.537 1'38.839	0.033	198.541
19	F. Alonso Aston Martin Racing	14		Aston Martin	Mercedes	22	+2.634 1'38.936	0.097	198.346
20	P. Gasly Alpine	10		Alpine	Renault	21	+3.568 1'39.870	0.934	196.491
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