“F1 Returns to China for First Sprint Weekend of 2024: Watch Every Session Live on Sky Sports”

Formula 1 fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as the sport returns to China for the first time since 2019. The Shanghai International Circuit is set to host the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season, marking a long-awaited comeback after a four-year absence due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Adding to the anticipation, China will be hosting the first Sprint weekend of the season, with teams and drivers gearing up for a thrilling weekend of racing. The new running order for Sprint weekends will see Sprint Qualifying on Friday, followed by a 100-kilometre Sprint contest on Saturday, leading up to the main event, the Grand Prix on Sunday.

One of the highlights of the weekend will be F1’s first Chinese driver, Zhou Guanyu, competing at home for the first time. Fans will be eager to see how he performs on familiar turf.

Defending champion Max Verstappen will be looking to maintain his momentum after a dominant victory in Japan, while Ferrari aims to build on their success in Australia with Carlos Sainz leading a one-two finish for the team.

Mercedes, on the other hand, will be working hard to close the gap to the front-runners as Lewis Hamilton enters his final season with the team before his move to Ferrari.

For fans eager to catch all the action, Sky Sports F1 will be broadcasting every session live, with the race itself scheduled for 8am on Sunday. Replays and highlights of each session will also be available throughout the weekend.

Don’t miss out on the excitement as Formula 1 returns to China for what promises to be an action-packed weekend of racing.