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A track shaped like a character
Opened in 2004, Shanghai International Circuit traces from above the character shang, the first in Shanghai’s name; turns 1 and 2 form a spiral that keeps tightening.
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2027.04.16 — 2027.04.18 · Coming soon
In Shanghai, watch F1 write a character.
Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix 2027
The 2027 Chinese Grand Prix runs from 16 to 18 April at Shanghai International Circuit in Jiading. Opened in 2004, the 5.451 km track traces from above the Chinese character shang, the first in Shanghai’s name. Friday has two practice sessions, Saturday the third practice and qualifying, Sunday the race. For now Formula 1’s ticket site only offers a waitlist, with no prices or on-sale date; every ticket needs full passport details registered several weeks before the race.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Shanghai International Circuit2027.04.16 — 2027.04.18SportsTicket required
FIND YOUR REASON
What draws you to this experience?
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A 1.2 km straight into a hairpin
The 5.451 km lap has a 1.2 km back straight that ends at the turn 14 hairpin, from top speed to the slowest corner, and the most common place to pass.
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A lap record from 2004
Formula 1’s circuit facts still list Michael Schumacher’s 1:32.238 from the first race in 2004 as the fastest lap here.
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A closer look.
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MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE
Does this fit what you are looking for?
This could be for you if you are…
- F1 fans
- Anyone who wants to see F1 in China without a long trip
Before you decide
Only a waitlist so far; prices and on-sale date are not announced.
Every ticket needs passport details registered weeks ahead.
Session times are not announced.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Explore the layout. Plan your route.
No seat plan for a circuit; tickets are not on sale and there is no official 2027 grandstand map yet, so the official map will be added when sales open.
Open official guide ↗FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN
Make a plan that works for you.
Dates & times
2027.04.16 — 2027.04.18Friday 16 April 2027 two practice sessions, Saturday 17 April third practice and qualifying, Sunday 18 April the race; times are not announced (Shanghai time).
Asia/ShanghaiMore programme details
- A track shaped like a character
- A 1.2 km straight into a hairpin
- A lap record from 2004
Venue & travel
Shanghai International CircuitShanghai International Circuit is at 2000 Yining Road, Jiading (address on Formula 1’s ticket site), near Shanghai Circuit station on Metro Line 11.
Entry & companions
Formula 1’s ticket site says every ticket needs full passport details registered several weeks before the race; rules for buying and entering with a Chinese ID card are not announced.
Tickets & access
On-sale date to be announced
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Charles Leclerc in a Sauber during third practice at the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix, April 2018; a file photo, not this edition.
Information checked on 2026-10-14
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