HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2026 F1PTS - Race Event Standings
China GP 2026-03-15
Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai
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Rank
Driver
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SPRINT
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Track info
Shanghai International Circuit - Technical Data
General Circuit Information
- Location: Jiading District, Shanghai, China
- Circuit Type: Permanent race track
- Direction: Clockwise
- FIA Grade: 1 (suitable for Formula 1 racing)
- Current Contract: Hosts the Chinese Grand Prix until at least 2030
Track Dimensions
- Length: 5.451 km (3.387 miles)
- Race Distance: 305.066 km (189.559 miles) over 56 laps
- Number of Corners: 16 (9 right-hand, 7 left-hand)
- Track Width: Varies; typically 13-15m, up to 20m at Turn 14
Layout Features
- DRS Zones: 2
- Zone 1: Back straight (Turn 13 to Turn 14)
- Zone 2: Start-finish straight (after Turn 16)
- Longest Straight: 1.17 km (0.727 miles) between Turn 13 and Turn 14, speeds over 320 km/h with DRS
- Elevation Change: Approximately 21.1m, mostly flat with subtle undulations
Sectors
- Sector 1: Tight, twisty corners (Turns 1-4), front-limited
- Sector 2: Medium-speed corners (Turns 5-10), high G-force sections
- Sector 3: Slow corners and long straights (Turns 11-16), traction-critical
Lap Records
| Type | Time | Driver | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race Lap Record | 1:32.238 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 2004 |
| Qualifying Lap Record | 1:30.641 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 2025 |
Note: The 2025 qualifying record is unofficial as of March 2025 data.
Technical Characteristics
- Surface: Resurfaced in 2024; smoother than pre-2019, evolves quickly
- Downforce Level: Medium; balance between cornering grip and straight-line speed
- Tyre Compounds (2025): Pirelli C2 (hard), C3 (medium), C4 (soft)
- Average Speed: ~210 km/h (based on historical data; higher post-resurfacing)
Corner Details
| Turn | Description |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Tightening right-handers, 270-degree "snail" combo, heavy braking from 300+ km/h |
| 3-4 | Left-right flick, requires smooth exit for momentum |
| 5 | Medium-speed right-hander |
| 6 | Slow right-hander, heavy braking zone |
| 7-8 | High-speed, high-G right-handers, front tyre stress |
| 9-10 | Medium-speed left-right chicane |
| 11-12 | Slow right-left combo, technical section |
| 13 | Long right-hander, critical for back straight speed |
| 14 | Second-gear hairpin, prime overtaking spot with DRS |
| 15 | Slow right-hander |
| 16 | Tricky left-hander onto pit straight |
Additional Notes
- Pit Lane: Entry at Turn 16; time loss ~20-22 seconds
- Safety Features: Extensive run-off areas, gravel traps, and barriers
- Challenges: Front-limited track; tyre management critical in Turns 1-2, 7-8; overtaking at Turn 14