This Sunday the Formula 1 world turns its eyes to the Shanghai Circuit, host to the climactic final race of the China Grand Prix. With championship implications on the line, anticipation crackles in the air.
Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull Racing, leads the championship race and aims to fortify his position at the top.
His nearest challenger, Carlos Sainz of Ferrari, is hot on his heels, boasting a season win and a string of strong performances.
The rivalry between Red Bull and Ferrari intensifies this season. Currently, Red Bull leads with 141 points, while Ferrari follows with 120.
In the driver standings, Verstappen is at the forefront with 77 points.
Teammate Sergio Pérez supports with 64 points, and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc trails slightly with 59. Sainz has accumulated 55 points, and Lando Norris of McLaren holds 37 points.
The China Grand Prix’s recent history is marked by resilience.
After four consecutive postponements from 2020 to 2023 due to stringent health measures against the coronavirus, the event is making a triumphant return.
The pandemic had initially halted the 2020 race, but with the World Health Organization declaring the end of the public health emergency in May 2023, the stage is set for a thrilling 2024 race.
The race kicks off at 4 AM on Sunday, available on Bandsports and Bandplay.
This season’s grid features competitive lineups from Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, and other top teams, promising a race filled with strategy, speed, and spectacle.
As teams and drivers gear up for the showdown in Shanghai, the excitement among fans and competitors alike reaches a fever pitch, setting the stage for an unforgettable race day.
2024 China Grand Prix: Anticipation Builds for Formula 1 Showdown
Here are the upcoming Formula 1 races and their schedules:
- Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome, from May 3 to May 5, races start at 5 PM.
- Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, from May 17 to May 19, races start at 10 AM.
- Monaco Grand Prix at Circuit de Monte Carlo, from May 24 to May 26, races start at 10 AM.
- Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, from June 7 to June 9, races start at 3 PM.
- Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, from June 21 to June 23, races start at 10 AM.
- Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull Ring, from June 28 to June 30, races start at 10 AM.
- British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit, from July 5 to July 7, races start at 11 AM.
- Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring, from July 19 to July 21, races start at 10 AM.
- Belgian Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, from July 26 to July 28, races start at 10 AM.
- Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort, from August 23 to August 25, races start at 10 AM.
- Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, from August 30 to September 1, races start at 10 AM.
- Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit, from September 13 to September 15, races start at 8 AM.
- Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit, from September 20 to September 22, races start at 9 AM.
- United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, from October 18 to October 20, races start at 4 PM.
- Mexico City Grand Prix at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, on October 27, race starts at 5 PM.
- São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos Circuit, from November 1 to November 3, races start at 2 PM.
- Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Street Circuit, from November 21 to November 23, races start at 3 AM.
- Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit, from November 29 to December 1, races start at 2 PM.
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, from December 6 to December 8, races start at 10 AM.
These events promise thrilling races across some of the world’s most iconic circuits.