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Shanghai International Circuit
Shanghai, China · First GP: 2004
Medium Surface Abrasion
Circuit Characteristics
(6)Setup
Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 10002026
Heavy Regen Potential
Multiple heavy braking zones (>4G) maximize energy recovery under 2026 MGU-K rules.
brakingZones4G >= 32026
Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 22026
Deployment Critical
Many acceleration zones from slow corners make battery deployment strategy crucial.
cornersSlow >= 5Strategy
High Tyre Degradation
Circuit characteristics cause significant tyre wear, favoring drivers/teams with good tyre management.
tyreDegradation = highStrategy
Overtaking Friendly
Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.
straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2Recent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Chinese Grand Prix | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | Lando Norris (McLaren) | George Russell (Mercedes) |
| 2024 | 5 | Chinese Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Lando Norris (McLaren) | Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 5.379 km
- Total Corners
- 16
- Elevation Change
- 7.1 m
- Longest Straight
- 1266 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
5
Slow
<100 km/h
8
Medium
100-200
3
Fast
200-275
0
Flat
>275 km/h
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 56.6% | 49.3% |
| Max Lateral G | 5.9G | 5.0G |
Management Factor12.9%
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
