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About the Formula 1 race Shanghai, China

Circuit/Race info - Formula 1 - Shanghai, China

Shanghai China circuit
The Formula 1 race track has an overall length of 5.451,24 m and includes 7 left and 7 right turns. The longest straight runs parallel to the Dragster track and has a length of 1.175 m. Further unique characteristics of the track layout are turns with snail-like narrowing, turns with snail-like expansion and two pointed turns. The constant change between acceleration and deceleration parts, connected by high speed sections represents a challenge in driving, offers sufficient opportunities for overtaking manoeuvres and achieves an intensive and tensional experience of motor sport for the spectators.

Region
Shanghai has enough to keep you occupied for weeks. To name just a few sites, there is the antiques market in Dongtai Lu, the Shanghai Museum, the original HSBC Bank from 1865, the Shanghai Exhibition Centre and the Confucian Temple. For something a bit different, why not check out the famous Laughing Buddha at Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, just south west of Shanghai. China is, of course, a huge country with lots to see outside of its principal cities. The Great Wall is only a plane ride away. The most famous section is around Beijing, a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Shanghai.

History info - Formula 1 - Shanghai, China

Last season info Shanghai China
McLaren were the team to beat in Chinese practice, but it was title rivals Renault who sprung a Shanghai surprise in qualifying to lock out the front row. Alonso took pole from Fisichella, with Raikkonen third and Montoya fifth, the two McLarens split by the BAR of Button. The question on everyone’s lips was whether the blue cars were running light? As it turned out, the question never really became relevant.

Winner + pole + fastest lap Shanghai China
Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) won the race followed by Fernando Alonso (Renault) and Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault). Alonso started from pole position and he also clocked the fastest lap: 1:37.586

Historic info Shanghai China
The first Chinese Grand Prix took place in 2004. The Chinese Grand Prix circuit, Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, is the most expensive Formula One circuit facility ever made, costing US$240 million. With the most advanced and challenging race track in the world, Shanghai International Circuit was completed in May 2004. Located in Jiading District and neighboring Shanghai International Automobile City (SIAC), Shanghai Circuit is 30 kilometers to the city center and 20 kilometers to the Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The circuit is surrounded by 3 highways. With the capacity of hosting some 200,000 people, Shanghai Circuit 's main buildings have an area of about 150,000 square meters.

Listings of past winners / teams (last 10 years)
2006 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2005 Fernando Alonso (Renault)
2004 Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari)

Travel info - Formula 1 - Shanghai, China

How to get there: Shanghai China
Shanghai is the only city in China to have two international airports. Pudong, 30 kilometres south east of the city centre, is the bigger of the two, but Hongqiao in the western suburbs also handles some international flights. The fastest way to travel from Pudong into the city is on the Maglev train line. Its revolutionary technology means that propulsion comes from the track, not the train, resulting in low noise, speeds of up to 285 km/h and a journey time of just eight minutes. Within Shanghai, there are two Metro lines and several more at the planning stages. Boat rides along the Huangpu River are another option for getting about.

How to get to the track (and back)
The easiest way to get to the track is by car. By law, when renting a car, non-Chinese must also hire a driver. This is no bad thing, as your driver will not only be familiar with the city, but also with its occasionally erratic driving habits. Alternatively, special buses will take you to the circuit from selected points around the city. Public transport to and from the track will be a future option because a Metro station is in the throes of being built at SIC.

Where to stay
Shanghai boasts more than 100 star-rated hotels. Most are aimed at business travellers, with the likes of Briatore and the management of RenaultF1 staying at the Four Seasons in Jing’an. The best budget deals are in the suburbs, with the Metro acting as an efficient link to the centre of the city.

Tickets info - Formula 1 - Shanghai, China

General information
The Chinese Grand Prix is one of the very new events on the F1 calendar. The circuit is big and so is the impressive complex of the main grandstand, VIP tower and pit building. The facilities here are excellent and very new. Parking is no problem but most foreign visitors will use taxi's or chauffeurs. The seating capacity is huge and there are a lot of areas to choose between.

Viewing quality
The location of all the grandstands was carefully selected when the circuit was being constructed. This means that all stands offer a great view of large parts of the track. The large main stand is divided in many sections. They all offer a good view of pit lane action. The B stand in the first corner offers some nice views on the cars entering the first corner. Two other great stands are the K grandstand and the H stand. Surrounding the hairpin you see everything from braking, overtaking and accelerating.

Prices
The Chinese Grand Prix is not an expensive event. Tickets for this year are not yet available.

Best Deal
The best deal on F1 tickets for the Shanghai Grand Prix is not yet known.