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Euan's Formula 1 rankings predictions - his F1 Fantasy finishing order for the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Welcome to the F1 Fantasy Predicted Finishing Order for the Chinese Grand Prix, RotoBallers! With the new regulations for 2026 still shaking out, each week in F1 Fantasy could be different than the last. Ferrari looked strong in Melbourne and could be a great pick for victory in Shanghai.
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— Formula 1 (@F1) March 9, 2026
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F1 Fantasy Power Index
The calculations for the Predicted Finishing Order in F1 Fantasy come from several sources. They include F1 Fantasy statistics, race results, Vegas odds, previous finishes, and insights from Formula 1's data about the car performance.
The F1 Fantasy Power Index will be updated after Free Practice 1 and 2 conclude on Friday.
2026 Chinese Grand Prix - Predicted Finishing Order
| Chinese GP Power Index | ||
| Rank | Driver | Index |
| 1 | George Russell | 16.4 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 15.2 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 14.8 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | 14.5 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | 13.8 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 13.5 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | 12.8 |
| 8 | Oliver Bearman | 11.1 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | 10.4 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 10.1 |
| 11 | Esteban Ocon | 9.5 |
| 12 | Gabriel Bortoleto | 9.1 |
| 13 | Nico Hulkenberg | 8.6 |
| 14 | Pierre Gasly | 8.5 |
| 15 | Liam Lawson | 7.8 |
| T-16 | Alex Albon | 7.1 |
| T-16 | Carlos Sainz | 7.1 |
| 18 | Franco Colapinto | 6.1 |
| 19 | Sergio Perez | 5.0 |
| 20 | Fernando Alonso | 3.4 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | 2.8 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas | 2.2 |
