Dates currently confirmed by FIA Formula 1 Management. Schedule is subject to be confirmed mid 2008.
| Friday - 17 October 2008 |
| 1100h - 1200h | Friday Practice Session 1 |
| 1400h - 1500h | Friday Practice Session 2 |
| Saturday - 18 October 2008 |
| 0900h - 0945h | Saturday Practice Session 1 |
| 1015h - 1100h | Saturday Practice Session 2 |
| 1300h | Saturday Qualifying Session |
| Sunday - 19 October 2008 |
| 1000h | Sunday Qualifying Session |
| 1400h | Sinopec Chinesse Grand Prix - 56 laps |
| *Program subject to further development and amendments |
An updated version will be available latest in August 2008. The provided schedule is subject to be be confirmed by the official Formula One Board FIA.
