Shanghai International Circuit
Location
Anting, Jiading District, Shanghai, ChinaLength
5.451 km
Opened
2004
Track maps
Grand Prix circuitTechnical circuit mapFIA / Formula 1Map edition 2025
Layout details
Layout
Grand Prix circuit
Length
5.451 km
Turns
16
Direction
Clockwise
Data checked
2026-10-04
Turn count follows the FIA circuit map.
Published kilometre length for the selected configuration.
Sources
- Primaryhttps://www.shanghaiinternationalcircuit.com/
- Cross-checkhttps://www.formula1.com/en/information/china-shanghai-international-circuit-shanghai.7ESK3ZQ5DHqihx3DpPZKWL
- Maphttps://www.fia.com/system/files/decision-document/2025_chinese_grand_prix_-_event_notes_-_circuit_map_pit_lane_and_quarantine_zone.pdf
- Supportinghttps://www.espn.com/f1/circuit/_/id/600057428
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About
A purpose-built circuit with a tightening opening sequence and a very long back straight, shaped to evoke the Chinese character shang.
History
The circuit was developed specifically to bring Formula One to Shanghai. Construction was completed in 2004, and it hosted the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix that September. Its main Grand Prix layout measures 5.451 km.