SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
 Overview:
Shanghai International Grand Prix Circuit is reputed to be Asia's most advanced Grand Prix Circuit. Having completed its' inaugural year, in September 2004, the Chinese Grand Prix is poised to be the major Grand Prix of the F1 Circuit.
The grandstand of the racing field is designed to have 200 thousand seats, 50 thousand of which are on the main and sub grandstands, and the remaining seats are temporary seats on the slopes. The main architecture and other main buildings of the racing field cover 150 thousand square metres, including the main and sub grandstands, direct center, news centre, race team living zone, and pit stops, etc. The architectures combined the modern design concept with traditional Chinese culture.
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 centre of Shanghai city and 20 km to Hongqiao International airport. It is surrounded by high grade highways of Jiajin(A5), Jiasong, and A30, etc., and the planned mass transit line R3 will reach the racing field directly.
Specifications:
- Starting time: 08:00 CET
- Local time: CET + 6 hours
- First GP: 2004
- Circuit length: 5.451 km
- Race Laps: 56 laps
- Race Distance 305.256 km
- Winner 2006: Fernando Alonso, Renault
- Fastest Lap: Michael Schumacher, 2004, Ferrari - 1:32.238
History:
 The distinctive circuit, which in sheer size will overshadow every other circuit in the World Championship, 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).
The circuit's design and layout provide the drivers with that crucial ingredient - overtaking opportunities. Those that have seen the circuit are convinced that the new Shanghai International Circuit will provide spectators and television viewers alike with a great spectacle and a great race.
Other events held at the circuit include a round of the MotoGP world championship, and the Australian-based V8 Supercar championship
From 2006 onwards, it will host a round of the A1 Grand Prix series, and is the last race on the A1 2006/2007 calendar.
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