How to watch the Chinese Grand Prix 2026 Live Online

March 9, 2026 By Johan Curtis No Comments 8 minutes

One week after the events of the Australian Grand Prix unfolded, it was easy to conclude that Mercedes is the fastest car on the grid. A George Russell and Kimi Antonelli 1-2 finish on the podium got everyone talking, with Ferrari finishing 3rd and 4th, becoming the most improved car on the grid. With the race week headed to Shanghai, all eyes are set on the Shanghai International Circuit and the Chinese Grand Prix. 

NOTE: The Chinese Grand Prix will be live online in every corner of the world, streaming on paid and free channels across the world. Stream the race live and free on streaming options like Servus or ORF if you are in Europe. Connect to FastestVPN and take your streaming to a seamless level!

Mercedes and Ferrari are going head-to-head in this year’s Formula 1 season, with the German constructors praised for their aerodynamics and energy conservation, while the Italians are praised for their chassis. Catch the action from Shanghai as 22 drivers and 11 constructors race for 56 laps this weekend! 

How to watch the Chinese Grand Prix 2026 from anywhere

Things are about to get hot in both the drivers’ and constructors’ Formula 1 championships. Here’s how you can stream the Chinese Grand Prix for free, even while traveling abroad from China:

• Visit the FastestVPN website > Confirm your VPN package.
• Subscribe to the VPN.
• Download the app on your preferred device. 
• Connect to the Austrian server.
• Visit the ORF website. 
• Stream the first race of the 2026 F1 season live online!

Shanghai Grand Prix 2026 Full Schedule

China will be the first of 6 sprint grounds of this year’s Formula 1 season. Here’s how the events of the Chinese Grand Prix unfold over the course of this weekend:

*The official track time

When Is The Chinese Grand Prix 2026?

The Chinese GP is set to take place on March 15.

Where Is The Chinese Grand Prix?

The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix will be held at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai. 

When Is the Chinese GP Sprint?

The Chinese Sprint will take place on March 14 at 11:00 AM local time. 

What Time Is the F1 Chinese GP Qualifying?

The track time for the Chinese GP qualifying is 3:00 PM, March 14, 2026. 

What Time Does The Chinese Grand Prix Start?

The Chinese Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, March 15, at 03:00 PM local time. 

Who won the Chinese Grand Prix 2025?

Oscar Piastri won the second race of the 2025 season in China, McLaren’s second victory of the season at the Shanghai International circuit. 

How long is the Chinese Grand Prix?

The Shanghai International Circuit in China is approximately 56 laps and 5.451 kilometres long. 

Where to watch the Chinese Grand Prix?

There are multiple paid and free options to watch the Chinese Grand Prix in a specific region. The race will be live on ORF in Austria for free. 

How To Watch F1 Chinese Grand Prix Live Online Across Multiple Devices

Here’s a complete guide on how you can watch the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix across various devices:

How to Watch the Chinese F1 Grand Prix on Android

• Download the FastestVPN app on your Android. 
• Log in to FastestVPN in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, or wherever you are located.
• Connect to the Austrian server.
• Visit the ORF TV website.
• Watch the Chinese Grand Prix on Android. 

Watch the F1 Chinese Grand Prix on iPhone

• Download the VPN app on your iPhone. 
• Log in and connect to your preferred free streaming server (mentioned at the end) for the Grand Prix.
• Visit the website/channel mentioned that is adjacent to the country. 
• Watch the F1 Chinese Grand Prix on iPhone. 

How to watch the Chinese GP on your Mac

• Download the VPN app on your Mac.
• Subscribe to the package.
• Log in to the VPN app. 
• Connect to the server of your choice for paid or free streaming. 
• Enjoy the second Formula 1 race of 2026 on your Mac. 

Watch the F1 Chinese Grand Prix on Windows PC

• Get the FastestVPN app extension on the browser you frequently use on your Windows PC (Edge, Chrome, or Firefox).
• Sign up and connect to a VPN server. 
• Visit the live-streaming website/app for the Chinese GP over the weekend and stream the race live online on your Windows PC.  

How to Watch the F1 Chinese Grand Prix on Apple TV

• Download the VPN app on your Apple TV.
• Sign up for a new account and connect to the server of your choice. 
• Visit the streaming platform for the upcoming F1 race on your Apple TV. 

Watch the Chinese Grand Prix on Smart TV

• Download the VPN app on your Smart TV.
• Sign up or sign in to the app.
• Connect to the Austrian Server to stream the opening race of the 2026 season on your Smart TV for free. 

Watch the Chinese Grand Prix on Kodi

Kodi is a popular streaming option for most of the Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Android Box users. Here’s how you can watch the upcoming F1 race live online on Kodi with FastestVPN:

• Get the FastestVPN app on your router. 
• Download and install Kodi on your streaming device. 
• Access the Kodi repository and select the option where the F1 race will be broadcast live.

Read more in our blog on how to watch the upcoming F1 GP on Kodi.

Stream the Chinese Grand Prix on Roku

• Set up FastestVPN on Roku via the router to connect to our US Server.
• Visit the F1 TV app on Roku via the Roku web browser.
• Livestream F1 races on Roku from anywhere.

How to watch the F1 Chinese GP on Xbox and PlayStation

• Sign up for FastestVPN.
• Set up FastestVPN on Xbox via the router to connect to the USA location Server
• Access F1 TV on Xbox via the Xbox web browser or on your PlayStation through the PS browser.
• Watch the F1 race live on your gaming console from anywhere.

Where To Watch the Chinese Grand Prix Live Online

Here’s a list of a few of the channels in the following countries:

Watch The Chinese Grand Prix for FREE

Can’t afford to watch the Grand Prix on paid channels? These free options will let you stream the Chinese F1 for free. But you will have to connect to the country-specific servers before accessing the free broadcast option:

Last 10 winners of the Chinese Grand Prix

• 2012: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes
• 2013: Fernando Alonso, Ferrari
• 2014: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
• 2015: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
• 2016: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes
• 2017: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
• 2018: Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull
• 2019: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
• 2024: Max Verstappen, Red Bull
• 2025: Oscar Piastri, McLaren
• 2026: Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes 🆕

To Conclude

Do you fear missing out on the action because of traveling? With FastestVPN, you can connect to the Austrian server and watch the race live online for free on ORF, even while traveling abroad. Happy streaming!

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