Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit information

Chinese Grand Prix

Circuit information

GP China
Length per lap	5.451 km
Total laps	56
Record holder	1:32.238 - M Schumacher

GP Result
No 1	Sebastian Vettel
No 2	Mark Webber
No 3	Jenson Button

Circuit Introduction

Shanghai International circuit signed a 6 years deal with Formula 1 to host the Formula 1 GP race from 2004 to 2010.

This circuit is approximately 7.0 km length, formed by the Formula 1 race circuits and other circuits. The Formula 1 circuit is length at 5.451 km, width at 12 to 18 meters. It was designed as a Chinese charactor of "?".

The stunning architecture of high speed straights and winding turns required overall driver skills. The huge capacity of this circuit can hold up to 200 thousand audiances.

GP China - Diffuser issue ended

Finally the diffuser incident has come to an end. The FIA has rejected the protest of diffuser used by Brawn, Toyota and William teams. It is said that it's complied to the FIA
rules. As we knew that, Ferrari, Renault and Red Bull has been questioning the
legality of the diffuser which they believed it has better grip and down force. These 2 factors are critical for a race in determine the winner.

Raikonnen said that Ferrari is losing a lot comparing to the best cars especially in the middles section where down force is crucial. Meanwhile the team without a point has restructured their technical line-up and hope to boost their performance in Shanghai.

Here we have an explaination of diffuser by Steve Matchett from Speed's TV.

Let's check out the oriental beauty in Shanghai China.