Formula 1’s return to China brings anticipation for a thrilling race. The last time F1 shined Shanghai’s tracks was in 2019, marking the 1000th stage in the championship’s history. However, subsequent Grand Prix events in Shanghai were cancelled due to the pandemic. In 2021, Formula 1 extended its agreement with Shanghai authorities to host the Chinese Grand Prix until 2025. Despite its recent absence from the World Championship calendar, the event will return this year! Are you longing to see the sights of Shanghai? Let’s delve into five reasons why attending the Chinese Grand Prix is an experience not to be missed.
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Formula 1 has been held at the Shanghai International Circuit since 2004. Hermann Tilke designed the track. The configuration of the route he built resembles the initial character “Shang” in the Chinese name of the city of Shanghai. The lap length is 5,451 kilometres, and the track has 16 turns, a total of 56 laps. The inaugural Grand Prix saw Rubens Barrichello of the Ferrari team clinching victory. Over its twenty-year history, the Chinese Grand Prix has witnessed countless thrilling triumphs and heart-wrenching defeats. This beloved track has garnered admiration from drivers worldwide and draws fans from every corner of the globe. Here are five compelling reasons why attending the Chinese Grand Prix this time around is a must:
1) “Debut” of Zhou Guanyu. Zhou Guanyu is the first Formula 1 driver in China’s history. Although he has competed in the championship for several seasons, he has never performed at a home Grand Prix. Zhou was born and raised in Shanghai and taken to the first ever Chinese Grand Prix in 2004. When he was only five years old, he was conquered by racing and became a fan of Fernando Alonso, who was then on the rise of his career. Zhou’s arrival in Shanghai is set to make huge waves with a movie-style documentary on his career, The First One, released on April 19, two days before the race.
When I was a kid, I had binoculars and could zoom into the garage. It was fascinating to see what was happening behind the scenes, and I was dreaming of being an F1 driver one day.
Zhou Guanyu
Driver, Stake F1 Team
2) Young drivers. The fact that many of the young racers have never…
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