Tencent is the main digital Formula 1 broadcaster in mainland China, with live coverage, onboard views and analysis. Shanghai TV and Guangdong Television are also listed rights holders, but their schedules can differ by region and race weekend.
For the most complete coverage, start with Tencent. Other listed options are Shanghai TV; Guangdong Television.
Tencent digital access; regional television availability depends on local schedules
Chinese-language coverage and analysis
China Standard Time (CST)
Choose your timezone below. These are the official on-track start times; broadcaster build-up can begin earlier.
Open the broadcaster listing on race weekend to confirm the channel, stream and programme start. Rights holders may move practice, Qualifying or Sprint coverage between channels.
Tencent holds mainland China digital rights and has promoted high-definition live coverage, onboard cameras, expert analysis and technology-focused programming. Availability can differ across Tencent products and membership levels, so use its F1 event listing for the current entry point.
Formula 1 also lists Shanghai TV and Guangdong Television as rights holders. Their channel schedules are not necessarily identical across mainland China, and special coverage around the Chinese Grand Prix may differ from an overseas round. Confirm the local listing for each weekend.
The schedule uses China Standard Time. European Grands Prix commonly start in the evening, while North and South American events can fall late at night or early the next morning. Always check the date as well as the clock time.
Tencent is the main listed digital rights holder in mainland China, with live coverage and additional Formula 1 programming.
Formula 1 lists Shanghai TV and Guangdong Television alongside Tencent. Local channel availability and the races carried can differ by region.
Select the China timezone to see CST. For American races, check the date carefully because the local start can fall after midnight or the next morning.
Channels, packages and free races can change. These are the broadcaster and rights sources used for this guide; open them for the final programme listing.
Viewing information checked 2026-08-29.