<p>Formula 1 heads back to <b>Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix</b>, and it’s bringing the <b>first sprint weekend of the season </b>with it.</p><p>In this episode of <i>Everything Trackside</i>, the team breaks down what to expect from a packed weekend format — from the single practice session to sprint qualifying, the sprint race, and Sunday’s Grand Prix.</p><p>They also dive into the early-season pecking order, discussing how <b>Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren and Mercedes</b> are shaping up after the opening race, and which teams might benefit most from the sprint format at the Shanghai International Circuit.</p><p>Plus:</p><ul><li>Why this sprint weekend might actually be exciting</li><li>What makes the Shanghai circuit tricky for teams</li><li>Strategy challenges with only one practice session</li><li>Our predictions for sprint, qualifying, and race day<br /></li></ul><p>And of course, the crew run through the <b>weekend schedule</b> so you know exactly when to set the alarms.</p><p></p><p>📊 <b>Join our Fantasy &amp; Predictions Leagues:</b><br /><b>FANTASY</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6DCIJSCL08" target="_blank">https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6DCIJSCL08</a> - <b>P6DCIJSCL08</b> </p><p><b>PREDICTIONS</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://f1predict.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6YSOPCIE10" target="_blank">https://f1predict.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6YSOPCIE10</a> - <b>P6YSOPCIE10</b> </p><p></p><p>📖 <b>Pre-order Slicks Magazine Issue 3:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://slicksmag.com" target="_blank">https://slicksmag.com</a></p><p>Use code ETS10 at checkout for 10% off</p><p></p><p>🎙<b> Follow Everything Trackside for race previews, reviews, and weekly F1 discussion. - </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/everythingtrackside" target="_blank"><b>linktr.ee/everythingtrackside</b></a><b> </b></p>