F1 Circuits for the 2007 season
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| GP : | Sinopec Chinese Grand Prix |
| No of Laps : | 56 |
| GP's held : | 3 |
| Track Length : | 5.451km (3.379m) |
| Race Distance : | 305.26km (190.78mi) |
| Lap Record : | M.Schumacher 1:32:238 |
| Pole Record : | Barrichello 1:34.012 |
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| The Shanghai International Circuit - the first in China to be included on the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar - staged its inaugural GP in September 2004. The distinctive circuit, which due to its sheer size, overshadows every other circuit on the calendar, incorporates 14 wide-ranging corners - an equal blend of left and right-handers that combine to form a 5.45 kilometre lap. Viewed from overhead, the circuit's shape is redolent of the Chinese symbol 'Shang', which translates as 'high' or 'above'. Rubens Barrichello won the first ever Chinese Grand Prix in 2004, while Alonso won the season-ending event the following year. Michael Schumacher recorded his 91st and final Formula 1 victory in Shanghai giving the Chinese fans some very special memories of his legacy. The Circuit will host the 16th and penultimate round of the 2007 Season. |