It’s race week once again for the 2025 Formula 1 season, and we’re in China for the first sprint weekend of the calendar.
The action kicks off with Free Practice 1 at 12:30am ET on Friday, March 21, while the race is set for 4am ET on Sunday, March 23.
Following the Australian Grand Prix, McLaren look tough to beat with their strong qualifying and race pace.
After Ferrari’s disastrous strategy and underwhelming pace in Australia, they’ll be looking to turn things around in China by scoring big in both the sprint and main race this weekend.
The first sprint race of the season presents an opportunity for teams to grab extra points, with Mercedes and Williams hoping to capitalize on their momentum.
2025 China Grand Prix odds
Lando Norris leads the betting odds for the China Grand Prix with top F1 betting sites, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri close behind.
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – -109.89
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +300
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +350
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +1600
- George Russell (Mercedes) – +1600
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +2200
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +4000
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – +10000
- Alex Albon (Williams) – +15000
- Liam Lawson (Red Bull) – +15000
More odds available at Nags.bet
China GP 2025 betting picks
The Australian GP left more questions than answers about Carlos Sainz after he spun under safety car conditions. Fans are still wondering what he can do in a Williams F1 car, but his strong pace throughout the weekend suggests he’ll be eager for redemption.
Oscar Piastri is looking to make a statement in China, and after his strong performances in previous sprint races, expect him to be a contender again. He was just off teammate Lando Norris’ pace in Australian GP qualifying, and after being told not to chase Norris during the race, he’ll be determined to push for pole position and victory this weekend.
Kimi Antonelli impressed in Australia, gaining 16 positions and finishing P4. Without his qualifying damage, his pace was on par with George Russell. Mercedes are tied with McLaren for the Constructors’ Championship and will be going all out in China.
