2024 Chinese GP

[FW17]

First Grand Prix: 2004
Number of laps: 56
DRS-zones: 2
Circuit Length: 5.451km
Lap Record: 1:32.238
Race distance: 305.066km

FP1
APR 19 11:30

SPRINT QU
APR 19 15:30

SPRINT
APR 20 11:00

QU
APR 20 15:00

Race
APR 21 15:00

New technology helps repair surface at Shanghai International Circuit

The Shanghai International Circuit has completed its track repair and environment upgrade, in readiness for the 2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix to be held from April 19 to 21.

To welcome the return of the top-tier motorsport race, the circuit has received five inspections from FOM, FIA and third-party agents since last year and obtained the Grade 1 circuit licence.

When fixing the bumpy road section above some tunnels, the circuit adopted a new renovation method that combines 3D printing and machinery.



Machine measurement and precise solution calculation can complete asphalt repair, grinding, sealing and other steps in one go, greatly improving efficiency.

"We are the first company to do this in all F1 circuits around the world," said Juss Sports Center public affairs manager Xu Jiayi.

"In the future, this solution combination may be applied to other F1 tracks, as well as the track repair and maintenance for more international and domestic races."

The circuit also upgraded the environment of the waterscape square at the entrance to give a brand-new experience for spectators.

The renovation also involved greening, parking areas, sidewalks, water and electricity projects, covering a total area of 325,000 square meters.

After the Chinese Grand Prix in April, Shanghai International Circuit will continue with the construction of its Stand B and Stand E areas.

With a total of 22,300 seats, the two stands are expected to be completed in November. From there, spectators can see the overtaking and action from Turn 1 to Turn 4, Turns 11 to 13, as well as the cars leaving the pit lane.

Formula 1 returns to China for the first time since 2019, featuring ground-effect cars on the Shanghai International Circuit, posing challenges for teams due to limited testing.

The Chinese Grand Prix serves as the venue for the inaugural sprint race of the 2024 season, and Christian Horner warns about the immense pressure on the front left tires of the cars.

Concerns about drain hole covers dislodging and potential traction issues prompt drivers like Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, and Sergio Perez to advocate for excluding the Sprint weekend from China.

Potential traction issues on freshly resurfaced sections of the track, similar to those encountered in Istanbul in 2020, have prompted several drivers, including Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, and Sergio Perez, to advocate for excluding the Sprint weekend from China due to potential issues that may arise.

The circuit features high-speed corners and demanding braking zones across various sections, notably in Turns 11 to 13. Horner also draws attention to serious concerns regarding the front left tires of the cars, which will come under immense pressure and experience heightened degradation.

Saturday is expected to be wet, should be an interesting weekend
https://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing ... ecast.aspx

[Z-one]

Nice Shanghai

[AR3-GP]

I wonder if the DRS on the back straight is necessary.

[FW17]

In 2019, the 16th year that F1 had visited China, three-day crowds at the grand prix stood at 160,000. the circuit has capacity to accomodate crowds between 140,000 - 200,000 for each day.

Wonder if post Covid, a major international event will have surge in attendance as seen at other venues. Any news on ticket sale and attendance expectations?

5 years back the teams were talking about having a second race there, now it has all gone quiet.

Interest in China has been lacking in comparison to other countries much smaller in size
Singapore - 300,000
Japan - 230,000
Australia - 450,000

[CaribouBread]

In 2019, the 16th year that F1 had visited China, three-day crowds at the grand prix stood at 160,000. the circuit has capacity to accomodate crowds between 140,000 - 200,000 for each day.

Wonder if post Covid, a major international event will have surge in attendance as seen at other venues. Any news on ticket sale and attendance expectations?

5 years back the teams were talking about having a second race there, now it has all gone quiet.

Interest in China has been lacking in comparison to other countries much smaller in size
Singapore - 300,000
Japan - 230,000
Australia - 450,000

No idea on expectations, but from what I've seen online F1 has exploded in popularity in China since 2019 - possibly the Zhou effect?
Haven't really checked the numbers presented here but it looks promising
https://f1-analysis.com/2024/04/08/f1-g ... 1-in-china

[Wouter]

Zhou is already there and was on a Puma Event.

[BanMeToo]

Did Pirelli reduce the tire range from 6 to 5 compounds? C0 is gone? Something I missed earlier in the season

[organic]

Did Pirelli reduce the tire range from 6 to 5 compounds? C0 is gone? Something I missed earlier in the season

Yes it was always expected since they didn't use C0 at all last season despite it being part of the range. They decided to remove it from the lineup once they had data that confirmed the C1 was sufficient

[CaribouBread]

Perhaps this thread needs to be moved to the Races subforum?

[langedweil]

Yeah, this thread is kinda lost outhere.
Please move it to General Chat\Races ?

[CHT]

I wonder if the DRS on the back straight is necessary.

The 2 DRS zones should be exciting to watch as I expect some overtaking drivers in the back straight will be overtaken before turn 1. Drivers will get to test their wits and defensive driving.

[venkyhere]

Circuit layout is such that it's packed with slow speed and medium speed turns. Other teams will struggle to be within 0.2-0.3s in quali and 0.5s in race, of Ferrari/RedBull. This is a track where driver skill will really show up. If LeClerc fails to outgun Sainz here, his confidence will take a major beating.

[De Wet]

Mclaren's going to have a very difficult weekend...

[bluechris]

Do we know how the weather will be? i need heat

Edit: nevermind.. no heat
https://www.accuweather.com/en/cn/hongk ... ast/979817

[FW17]

What is this circuit? Front or rear limited? The long corners are going to kill the front left, but there are also 6 traction zones that kill the rear.