The Shanghai International Circuit, designed by Hermann Tilke, is one of the most expensive circuit facilities, costing around US$450 million.The track is 5.451km long and features one of the trickiest corners combinations, comparible to that of Istanbul Park's turn 8. Turn 1 and 2 are a very demanding 270 degree, right handed corner combination that requires a lot of speed whilst entering and it tightens up towards the end.
It features Tilke’s trademark track feature: a long back straight followed by a hairpin turn. Current-generation F1 cars can easily surpass 300 km/h (186 mph) on the long straight between corners 13 and 14. The track layout also resembles the Chinese character shang the first word in the name of the city Shanghai, meaning "above" or "ascend". One lap is 5.5 kms (3.4 miles). The whole circuit plus seating areas and other areas for spectators, covers a total area of 5.3 km. See the Review section for further information.
Lap Record : 1m 32.238s - Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, 2004
1m 59.273s - Valentino Rossi, Yamaha MotoGP, 2008
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A Lap of Shanghai with Robert Kubica and Mark Webber Posted on: 26/04/2010
Renault F1s Robert Kubica has made an impressive start to the season and talks us through the challenge of racing in Shanghai.
"The track in Shanghai is an impressive place. There’s an amazing infrastructure, big buildings, and lots of space, although it’s not really something you are aware of when driving the car. Read More >>
Chinese F1 Grand Prix Review - Pictures and Quotes Posted on: 18/04/2010
Jenson Button played yet another blinder in the Chinese Grand Prix, choosing when to make his pit stop and using his tyres to perfection. He lead home team mate Lewis Hamilton in the McLaren's to take the first 1-2 in Formula 1 for British drivers since 1999.
Jenson Button: "This was my best victory in Formula 1. Every... Read More >>
Force India's Chinese F1 Grand Prix Preview - 16th to 18th April Posted on: 14/04/2010
The Chinese Grand Prix will be the fourth round of the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship and the final event in the quartet of flyaway races that opened the season.
Held at the state of the art Shanghai International Circuit on the outskirts of China's largest city, the Force India Formula One Team will be heading to this... Read More >>
Lotus Racing in High Spirits as F1 turns to China Posted on: 14/04/2010
Spirits are high in the Lotus Racing camp as the Formula 1 field heads for Shanghai in China for the final race before the European season kicks off in Spain.
The team is again focusing on reliability and the challenge of seeing both cars cross the finish line before its first major performance upgrade is unveiled in Barcelona.... Read More >>
Audi factory driver Mattias Ekstrom wins Race of Champions in Beijing Posted on: 08/11/2009
Audi "factory" driver Mattias Ekström again proved his exceptional talent: In Beijing the Swede won the "Race of Champions" for the third time after 2006 and 2007. In the competition of the world’s best race and rally drivers the two-time DTM Champion defeated the new Formula 1 World Champion in the semi-finale, and Michael Schuma... Read More >>
KTM X-BOW POWERS EKSTROM TO VICTORY AT 2009 RACE OF CHAMPIONS Posted on: 08/11/2009
Leading racing drivers from across the world have been battling it out in the minimalist KTM X-BOW sportscar at this year’s Race of Champions in Beijing.
Drivers from various motorsport disciplines, including Formula One, World Rally Championship and World Touring Car Championship, competed in the event in China’s stunning Bird&r... Read More >>
Hilton Shanghai Perfectly placed in the prestigious heart of the business and entertainment centre in Shanghai, this modern hotel boasts international restaurants within the hotel walls.
Shanghai International Circuit, Jiading District, Shanghai address is No. 2000 Yining Road.
Driving to the Circuit:
1) Huqingping high-speed (A9 )---- Ka Gold high-speed (A5 )---- Baoan Road ramp up Yasutoki Lu ---- --- --- 65 within the Ring Road South Export Jin
2) Hu Jia high-speed (A12) --- Ma Lu ramp up --- --- Yasutoki Road, Baoan Road, inside the Ring Road South --- 65 --- exit into the circuit.
Circuit Tel :021-69569999
2010 Event Calendar
2010 FORMULA 1 CHINESE GRAND PRIX (Shanghai) 16 - 18 Apr
Shanghai
Posted by: Steve Slater
The spectacular Shanghai facility is simply one of the most impressive venues in Formula One and a new early-season date for 2009 could trigger some dramatic action on the track for this year’s Grand Prix of China.
In terms of spectating, the facility offers huge state-of the art grandstands and great views pretty much everywhere. The stands facing the pitlane are the most popular, but for racing action head for ‘the snail’, the tightening sequence of corners through turns 1, 2 and 3. The final sequence, of the hairpin turn 14 and accelerating turns 15 and 16, make for great spectating too!
The city of Shanghai, with 14 million inhabitants is the perfect place to get a taste of the most enigmatic and populous country on earth. Take the 400km/h Maglev train from the new Pudong airport into the 21st Century commercial sector, or sweep in on motorways five storeys up, and you feel as if you are on the set of ‘Blade Runner’. Then there’s the 1930s elegance of ‘The Bund and the 24-hour bustle around the traditional Chinese ‘pudong’ dwellings – it is impossible not to be awestruck by the Shanghai experience.
The Bund is a must for any visitor. Its 1920s and 1930s art-deco architecture survived both Japanese invasion and Chairman Mao, and the buildings are now being restored to their former glory. To take in the full vista, take a water-taxi along the Huangpu River, or have a drink in the World’s highest bar. Cloud 9 is on the 87th floor of the Jin Mao Tower. It takes three separate lifts to get there, but the views (and the cocktails) are worth it.
The narrow streets of the Old Town (Nanshi) are situated just behind The Bund and are disappearing fast beneath modern development, so catch them while you can. Head for the relative peace of the Yu Garden and take traditional Chinese tea in the Pavillion tea house on its island in the lake.
The Bund and the Old French Concession are also packed with night-time venues. Local taxi drivers always hustle to take you off the beaten track to areas such as the notorious Maoming Lu. Just remember where the phrase “to be Shanghai’d” came from!
