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F1 Fantasy Picks: Chinese Grand Prix 2026
Free, data-driven F1 Fantasy picks for the Chinese Grand Prix (round 2, 2026). Below are the model's top driver and constructor picks, the best value (points-per-million) options, and the pick to captain. Our archived predictions for round 2. The race has run — see how the model did in the Accuracy tab.
Top driver picks
Ranked by predicted fantasy points for the Chinese GP. PPM = points per $million (value).
| # | Driver | Team | Price | Quali→Race | Pred. pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $24.1M | P6→P2 | 48.3 | 2.00 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | $28.3M | P1→P1 | 45.3 | 1.60 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | $26.5M | P5→P3 | 35.8 | 1.35 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | $24.6M | P4→P6 | 33.0 | 1.34 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | $23.7M | P2→P5 | 29.8 | 1.26 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | $23.2M | P7→P8 | 25.2 | 1.09 |
| 7 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | $9.1M | P17→P12 | 24.2 | 2.66 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | $28.2M | P3→P4 | 23.8 | 0.84 |
| 9 | Alex Albon | Williams | $10.2M | P21→P19 | 16.2 | 1.59 |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | $7.6M | P15→P16 | 16.2 | 2.13 |
Best value picks (PPM)
The most points per $million spent — the budget-stretchers that let you afford a premium elsewhere.
| Driver | Team | Price | Pred. pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteban Ocon | Haas | $9.1M | 24.2 | 2.66 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | $5.0M | 12.3 | 2.46 |
| Franco Colapinto | Alpine | $7.6M | 16.2 | 2.13 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | $5.8M | 11.8 | 2.03 |
| Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | $24.1M | 48.3 | 2.00 |
| George Russell | Mercedes | $28.3M | 45.3 | 1.60 |
Top constructor picks
Constructors score both their drivers' points plus pit-stop points and a qualifying bonus — don't overlook them.
| Constructor | Price | Pred. pts | Pit-stop pts | PPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes | $30.2M | 116.0 | 14.4 | 3.84 |
| McLaren | $28.6M | 91.8 | 14.3 | 3.21 |
| Ferrari | $24.2M | 76.9 | 13.4 | 3.18 |
| Red Bull | $29.1M | 63.7 | 16.0 | 2.19 |
| Alpine | $14.3M | 42.5 | 10.1 | 2.97 |
| Haas | $9.2M | 39.6 | 8.7 | 4.30 |
| Williams | $13.8M | 38.1 | 9.1 | 2.76 |
| Audi | $5.6M | 33.7 | 7.8 | 6.02 |
FAQ
Who are the best F1 Fantasy picks for the Chinese GP?
Our model's top projected scorers for the Chinese Grand Prix are Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Lando Norris. For value, Esteban Ocon offers the best points per million. The full ranked list is in the table above.
What's the best F1 Fantasy team for the Chinese GP?
Build it in seconds with our free Optimizer, which checks all 1.4 million legal 5-driver, 2-constructor lineups within your budget. The picks on this page are the building blocks for it.
How are these Chinese GP predictions made?
Machine-learning models trained on 2020-2026 data predict qualifying and race positions, then a 10,000-run Monte Carlo simulation turns them into expected fantasy points. Predictions sharpen as practice and qualifying data arrive across the weekend.