Shanghai International F1 Circuit
Address:
Shanghai International F1 Circuit
Yining Road 2000
Jiading District
Shanghai 201814
China
Circuit history:
The Shanghai International Circuit is situated in the district of Jiading near Shanghai. In common with many other new
Formula One circuits, it was designed by Hermann Tilke, and also features his trademark track feature: a long back straight
followed by a hairpin turn. Current-generation F1 cars can easily surpass 300 km/h (186 mph) on the long straight between
corners 13 and 14. The track layout also resembles the Chinese character shang (上) the first word in the name of the city
Shanghai, meaning "above" or "ascend". One lap lasts 5.5 kilometres (3.4 miles). The whole circuit plus seating areas and
other areas for spectators, covers a total area of 5.3 km².
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Zhuhai International Circuit
Circuit history:
The Zhuhai International Circuit [ZIC] was completed in November 1996. This 4.3kms long course offers challenging corners
for spectacular overtaking maneuvers. The clockwise direction circuit has 4 left turns, 10 right turns, and 2 straights of 900m
and 500m each. The 900 metre long main straight, as well as another straight in excess of 500 metres followed by sweeping
corners offers a top speed of over 300 kph for certain cars. The main grandstand offers 12,000 covered seats and 50,000
additional seats for general admission. It is equipped with a press centre where it can accommodate up to 200 journalists.
Location: Tangjiawan Town, Northern Region of Zhuhai City
Direction: ZIC is less than a 1.5 hour drive from Guangzhou, a one hour drive from Zhuhai Airport, 30 minute drive from
Macau, or a 30 minute drive from the Jiuzhou Port ferry terminal, where ferry service goes to and from Hong Kong [45
minute ferry from Hong Kong to Zhuhai].
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Beijing International Circuit
Address:
Goldenport Motor Park
No.1 Goldenport Avenue
Jinzhanxiang
Chaoyang District
Beijing 100018
China
Circuit history:
Goldenport Park Circuit is a permanent circuit located at Chaoyang District, Beijing, People's Republic of China. The circuit is
3.3km (2.06mi) long in distance with the width between 12m – 20m. It is an FIA Class 4 Homologated Circuit with 2
Grandstands and 25 Pit garages. It holds a round of China Superbike Championship (CSBK) and China Circuit
Championship (CCC) for touring cars each race season.
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Chengdu International Circuit
Circuit history:
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan, in the southwest of China. This ‘City of Abundance’ is the fifth most populous city in China,
with over 100 million residents. It is a city that is known for its magnificent historical features and for being the most important
economic, transportation and communications hub in China. One of the most recognized features of Chengdu has to be its
delectable, spicy hot pot Sichuan food,one of the most outstanding in Chinese cuisines. The Chengdu Goldenport Circuit is
built on farmland and is surrounded by lush green vistas, a perfect setting for the mid-season battle for the Championships.
According to circuit officials, the long front straight (830m) was built on an old runway. With its long straight, wide corners,
and combinations and elevation changes it provides very exciting races. Total circuit length:3.367km.
Track Map [PDF]
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Guangdong International Circuit
Circuit history:
The Guangdong International Circuit , the newest professional race track in China, is currently under construction and will
be completed in October 2009.
Track Map
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