A1 Grand Prix of Nations: 2006 - 2007

SHANGHAI

Overview:

Shanghai International Circuit is located on northeast of Anting Township in the Jiading District of Shanghai, an old county with a kind folkway, neighbouring the world famous Shanghai International Auto City, 30 km from the center of Shanghai city and 20 km to Hongqiao International airport. It is surrounded by high grade highways of Jiajin(A5), Jiasong, and A30, and the planned mass transit line R3 will reach the racing field directly.

The distinctive circuit, which in sheer size will overshadow every other circuit in the Grand Prix of Nations, incorporates 14 wide-ranging corners - an equal blend of left- and right-handers that combine to form a 5.45-kilometre (3.39- mile) lap.

Viewed from overhead, the circuit's shape is redolent of the Chinese symbol "Shang", which translates as "high" or "above". According to computer simulations, current-generation Formula One cars will lap the track in about 1m 34s at an average speed close to 205 km/h (127.4 mph). On the longest, 1175-metre straight, which links Turns 13 and 14, cars should reach a maximum speed of 327 km/h (203mph).

Shanghai International Circuit will provide a brand-new platform for F1 racing, A1GP and other car races of different classes as well as for automobile testing and inspection, service, travelling, exhibition, and other industries such as cultural and artistic performance, hotel, restaurant, travel service and retailing.

Specifications:

• Location: 30km from central Shanghai
• Track length: 5.451 km
• Turns: 16
• Local time: CET + 6 hours
• Feature Race Laps: 38
• Lap Record: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F1, in 1' 32.238
• Direction: Clockwise
• Address: Shanghai International Circuit Co., Ltd., 29/F Jiushi Tower
  28 Zhongshan Road (South), Shanghai 200010

History:

During April and May 2003, a group of architectural experts and designers came to the countryside located at the Northeast of Anting Town, Jiading District, Shanghai City with a mission to draw an exciting blueprint for constructing Shanghai International Auto Racetrack in this peaceful and beautiful watery region in Southeast China. When these experts and designers present their perceived F1 auto racetracks to the people, it is believed that this Shanghai International Auto City will be an admirable and monumental project.

However, many people were skeptical about the possibility of building up Shanghai International Auto Racetrack occupying 2.5km2 within 18 months, furthermore the Project is built on the soft ground and is very complex and demands stringent specifications. It is the first one of its kind in world architectural history. The constructors faced awesome challenges. Relying on their hard work, dedication, bravery, pioneering and innovative spirit, the constructors overcame the difficulties one after another and achieved victor after victory; they wrote a new and wonderful chapter in promoting the progress and advancing the material and spiritual civilization of Shanghai City. 

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