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Formula 1 Returns to Shanghai: An In-Depth Guide to the Chinese Grand Prix’s Thrilling Track

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 20, 2025
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As the 2025 Formula 1 season revs into action, all eyes turn towards the much-anticipated Shanghai International Circuit, the setting for the first sprint weekend of the season. The circuit is back on the racing calendar following a year’s absence due to the pandemic, promising an exhilarating blend of unique twists and turns that have become its hallmark.

In the previous weekend, we witnessed a thrilling race with Lando Norris of McLaren clinching victory, closely tailed by Max Verstappen. This forthcoming race in China’s metropolis is set to provide a new set of challenges for the teams and drivers alike.

The Shanghai International Circuit, a 5.451km long track, offers a unique blend of distinguishing features not found on other tracks. It commences with Turn 1 and 2, a long right-hander that starts as a sweep and gradually tightens up, making almost a full circle before switching abruptly to a tight left at Turn 3.

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This sequence is followed by Turn 4, which is somewhat reminiscent of the final corner in Bahrain, leading to a short burst down a straight and into a right-handed kink at Turn 5. Turn 6 offers a heavy-braking zone and provides overtaking opportunities, although the inside line quickly transforms into the outside for the long, sweeping Turn 7.

Turn 8 is a swift reversal to the right before drivers have to brake for a complex, technical double left at Turns 9 and 10. Following another short straight is the 11-12 chicane, with Turn 13 extending from 12 as a long, 180-degree right-hander. This section is pivotal for traction as it’s full throttle all the way to the braking zone at the Turn 14 right-handed hairpin – the best overtaking zone on the circuit. Turn 15 is a slight right-handed kink before the challenging Turn 16 left-hander finishes the lap.

In terms of reaching the Shanghai International Circuit, the city has two international airports, Hongqiao and Pudong. The latter is about an hour away from the circuit. Public transport networks such as Line 11 of the Metro stopping in North Jiading/Anting also facilitate reaching the circuit.

When it comes to records at the Shanghai International Circuit, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes stands unmatched with six victories. He was the last driver to achieve consecutive wins at the venue in 2016 and 2017. Mercedes holds the record for most team wins with six victories, followed by Ferrari with four, and McLaren and Red Bull with three wins each.

The fastest race lap in China was set in 2004 during the venue’s inaugural F1 event by the legendary Michael Schumacher with a time of 1:32.238s for Ferrari. However, the outright quickest lap was clocked by Sebastian Vettel in 2018 qualifying with a lap of 1:31.095s.

As the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix approaches, both teams and spectators eagerly await what promises to be a thrilling race on one of the most challenging and unique circuits in the Formula 1 calendar.

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