World champion Lando Norris’ Chinese Grand Prix was over before it started after a mechanical failure ruled him out of Sunday’s race.

Here is the starting grid for Sunday's full-length 2026 Chinese Grand Prix with the late penalty applied. Lights out in Shanghai is today (Sunday, March 15, 2026), at 15:00 local time (CST) at the Shanghai International Circuit.

F1 Race: The start of the Formula 1 season has been difficult for Verstappen, with a sixth-place finish in Melbourne and a DNF at the China Grand Prix affecting his position in the F1 standings.

Esteban Ocon received a 10-second penalty after stewards ruled him responsible for a collision with Franco Colapinto during the Chinese GP.

McLaren suffered its first double ‘did not start’ in two decades at Shanghai

McLaren is scrambling to get Lando Norris at the start of the Chinese Grand prix as it rectifies an electronic issue, with the world champion set for a pitlane start if the team can solve the issue in time. Norris qualified sixth on Saturday, but was not able to take up his grid slot during the pre-race procedure before the pitlane exit had closed.

Kimi Antonelli is looking to convert his record-breaking Chinese Grand Prix pole into a maiden Formula 1 victory on Sunday, and you can follow it all live on ESPN.

The four-time world champion described the new regulations as “anti-racing” and “not a lot of fun” during preseason testing.