CHINESE GRAND PRIX
Shanghai International Circuit - Shanghai
Chinese GP: All you need to know
The Chinese Grand Prix is back on the Formula 1 calendar after an enforced break due to the recent pandemic. The backdrop to this event is the Shanghai International Circuit, a marvel of modern architecture, with a track that is noted for its mix of high speed sections and other technical challenges. The demanding nature of the circuit means it is a stern test of the cars, while being very popular with fans and drivers, the latter getting an opportunity to demonstrate their bravura at the wheel.
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
The key points
The first corner, a very long right hander is generally regarded as one of the most complex turns on the F1 calendar, as it tightens significantly from entry to exit, doubling back on itself into turn 2. The circuit also boasts one of the longest and fastest straights on the championship in the third sector, where the cars hit stratospheric speeds before braking heavily for the hairpin that follows.
Shang
The overall shape of the layout when seen from above, takes its inspiration from the Chinese character for “shang” which means upwards or above, a detail that sums up how Chinese culture, combined with modern technology, played a part in the design of this avantgarde facility,
CHINESE GRAND PRIX related news
