F1 Chinese Grand Prix returns with major upgrades

With the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix returning to the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend, final preparations for the motorsport spectacle are underway.

The 2026 season brings major changes to the championship, including smaller cars that are 32 kilograms lighter, active aerodynamics, and new power units with a 50-50 power split between combustion and electric systems.

Adding to the excitement, the all-new Cadillac Formula 1 Team joins the grid as the 11th outfit this season, with Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu serving as its reserve driver.

"Whether through the entry of a new team or innovations in technology and regulations, it will inject greater uncertainty and excitement into the race," said Zhang Weiyao, deputy general manager of Juss Sports, the organizer of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix.

"As the second round of the 2026 F1 season, the Chinese Grand Prix will undoubtedly become an important window for global auto fans to observe the latest developments in the sport," he added.