F1 China GP 2026: Shanghai International Circuit

Length

5.451 km

Laps

Distance

305.066 km

Corners

DRS Zones

Top Speed

327 km/h

First GP

2004

Location

Shanghai

About the Circuit

Designed by Hermann Tilke, the Shanghai International Circuit is renowned for its unique layout featuring the spectacular Turns 1-3 complex—a tightening hairpin that demands precise braking. The long back straight provides excellent overtaking opportunities, while the abrasive surface challenges tyre management throughout the race.

Tightening hairpin complexLong back straightHeavy tyre degradationVaried corner speedsSprint weekend

Recent winners and famous corners

Recent Winners

Last 10

2026Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
2025Oscar PiastriMcLaren
2024Max VerstappenRed Bull
2019Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2018Daniel RicciardoRed Bull
2017Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2016Nico RosbergMercedes
2015Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2014Lewis HamiltonMercedes
2013Fernando AlonsoFerrari

Famous Corners

Turns 1–3The Snail

The signature opening complex — a continually tightening right-hand spiral that drops from sixth gear to second over a single sequence, demanding precise braking and trail-braking.
Turn 14The Hairpin

A 180-degree right-hander at the end of the 1.2 km back straight. The biggest braking event of the lap and the prime overtaking zone.