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Shanghai International Circuit
Shanghai, China
Shanghai International Circuit is a motorsport race track situated in Jiading District, Shanghai, China.
2004
First Grand Prix
1:32.238
Lap Record
16
16
Turns
KM
5.451
Lap Distance
Track Layout
Lap Record
1:32.238
Michael Schumacher
2004
Circuit Statistics
Lap Distance5.451 km
Race Distance305.066 km
Number of Turns16
Elevation8m
Sector Distances
Sector 11.8 km
Sector 21.9 km
Sector 31.751 km
Circuit Information
Fun Facts
- Inspired by the Chinese character 'Shang' (上), representing 'up' and 'high'
- Features one of F1's longest back straights
- First F1 race in mainland China
- Known for unpredictable weather conditions
Top Pole Positions
- 6 poles1Lewis Hamilton
- 2 poles2Sebastian Vettel
- 2 poles3Fernando Alonso
- 1 poles4Nico Rosberg
- 1 poles5Valtteri Bottas
Top Race Winners
- 6 wins1Lewis Hamilton
- 2 wins2Fernando Alonso
- 2 wins3Nico Rosberg
- 1 wins4Sebastian Vettel
- 1 wins5Kimi Räikkönen
Top Team Winners
- 6 wins1Mercedes
- 4 wins2Ferrari
- 3 wins3McLaren
- 2 wins4Red Bull Racing
- 1 wins5Renault
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