Full results from Free Practice 1 for the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, round 2 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.

2026 Chinese Grand Prix - Free Practice 1 results

Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1 George Russell Mercedes 1:32.741s 29
2 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes +0.120s 30
3 Lando Norris McLaren +0.555s 29
4 Oscar Piastri McLaren +0.731s 28
5 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.858s 28
6 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +1.388s 26
7 Oliver Bearman Haas +1.685s 28
8 Max Verstappen Red Bull +1.800s 24
9 Nico Hülkenberg Audi +1.898s 27
10 Pierre Gasly Alpine +1.935s 28
11 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls +2.032s 29
12 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi +2.087s 26
13 Isack Hadjar Red Bull +2.115s 26
14 Esteban Ocon Haas +2.136s 25
15 Franco Colapinto Alpine +2.206s 26
16 Alexander Albon Williams +2.739s 31
17 Carlos Sainz Williams +2.938s 18
18 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +3.115s 18
19 Valterri Bottas Cadillac +3.316s 25
20 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +4.483s 20
21 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls +5.155s 6
22 Sergio Perez Cadillac +6.459s 13
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