F1 Sprint Returns: Chinese Grand Prix Preview

Formula 1 heads back to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix, and it’s bringing the first sprint weekend of the season with it.

In this episode of Everything Trackside, the team breaks down what to expect from a packed weekend format — from the single practice session to sprint qualifying, the sprint race, and Sunday’s Grand Prix.

They also dive into the early-season pecking order, discussing how Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren and Mercedes are shaping up after the opening race, and which teams might benefit most from the sprint format at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Plus:

• Why this sprint weekend might actually be exciting
• What makes the Shanghai circuit tricky for teams
• Strategy challenges with only one practice session
• Our predictions for sprint, qualifying, and race day
  

And of course, the crew run through the weekend schedule so you know exactly when to set the alarms.

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