Chinese Grand Prix
Technical referenceDataset facts (lap length, corners, DRS) — expand if you need them
- Venue
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Layout
- permanent · 5.451 km · 16 corners · 2 DRS zones
- Characteristics
- medium downforce, high tyre deg., overtaking: medium
History, conditions & layout
History
A Hermann Tilke-era venue that became China’s F1 home, with a long back straight and technical middle sector. The layout has been refined over the years, including a sprint format on some years.
Typical conditions
Spring: variable—cool, misty, or warm; smog and humidity can play a role. Tyre and surface evolution across sessions is typical; rain has produced memorable mixed races in the past.
Track layout & design
A blend of one very long power straight and tighter, more technical infield. Stop-start in places, medium-speed elsewhere; a balance test between traction and aero for the infield sequence.
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Weekend Schedule
2026 Season Rounds
Australian GP
Melbourne
Chinese GP
Shanghai
Japanese GP
Suzuka
Miami GP
Miami
Canadian GP
Montreal
Monaco GP
Monte Carlo
Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Barcelona
Austrian GP
Spielberg
British GP
Silverstone
Belgian GP
Spa-Francorchamps
Hungarian GP
Budapest
Dutch GP
Zandvoort
Italian GP
Monza
Spanish GP
Madrid
Azerbaijan GP
Baku
Singapore GP
Singapore
United States GP
Austin
Mexican GP
Mexico City
Brazilian GP
Sao Paulo
Las Vegas GP
Las Vegas
Qatar GP
Doha
Abu Dhabi GP
Yas Marina
Live data & tools
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Data & updates
Session times follow SpeedF1's static 2026 F1 calendar (derived from open sportstimes/f1 2026 calendar (via SpeedF1 static dataset)). Times in your view use the timezone you select. Last reviewed: 2026-01-15. SpeedF1 is an independent product and is not affiliated with Formula 1. How we define sessions, timezones, and updates.