Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix (round 2, 2026-03-15) at Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China: 5.45 km, 56 laps, 16 corners, first grand prix 2004. Lap record 1:32.238 by Michael Schumacher (2004). Track map and strategy notes.
- Event
- Chinese Grand Prix
- Round
- 2 of 24, sprint weekend
- Date
- 2026-03-15
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- First grand prix
- 2004
- Corners
- 16
- Lap length
- 5.45 km
- Race distance
- 56 laps
- Circuit type
- Permanent circuit
- Race lap record
- 1:32.238, Michael Schumacher (2004)
- 2025 winner
- Oscar Piastri
About the circuit
The layout was designed to echo the Chinese character shang, the first syllable of the city name.
Long sweeping corners reward a well-balanced car more than raw straight-line speed.