MAX VERSTAPPEN has slammed F1 ahead of the return of the Chinese GP after a four-year absence.

The Shanghai International Circuit was last used in 2019 when Lewis Hamilton won the race.

Max Verstappen wants more than one hour to practice at the Chinese GP
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Max Verstappen wants more than one hour to practice at the Chinese GPCredit: Splash

Despite the drivers not visiting the track for almost half a decade, F1 officials are only allowing them one hour to practice.

The circuit had been a regular fixture on the calendar, however, when the pandemic disrupted world sport it was removed.

It makes its return this weekend and will include a sprint race.

With the new schedule, drivers will start the weekend with their practice hour before sprint qualifying.