Shanghai preview
The Shanghai International Circuit was designed as the race circuit for the new millenium. The modern track, with its stunning architecture, has been planned as China’s gateway to the world of Formula One.
The circuit was designed by architects Hermann Tilke and Peter Wahl. The track is 5,4 kilometres long. Not only will the course be remarkable for its change of acceleration and deceleration in different winding turns, but also for its high-speed straights making high demands on the driver as well as the car. This should offer many opportunities for overtaking and give an intense and exciting motorsport experience for the spectators. The main Grandstand provides a spectacular view of almost 80% of the circuit – one of the new features in race track design realised in Shangai.
On September 26, 2004, Bernie Ecclestone’s dream of a Formula One Global village took a further step closer to reality, when the Shanghai International Circuit hosted its first ever GP.
