Formula1
Chinese GP FP1 Preview: Shanghai’s Tyre Test Arrives as Russell’s Mercedes Sets the Early Pace
By WatchParty·
Formula 1’s first Sprint weekend of 2026 begins with a single, ultra-valuable practice session in Shanghai. With Mercedes flying after Australia and Ferrari close behind, FP1 at **3:30 AM UTC on Friday, March 13** could shape the entire weekend’s competitive order.
