Shanghai International Circuit
Shanghai, China · First GP: 2004
Shanghai International Circuit is a 3.387 mi circuit in Shanghai, China, featuring 16 turns. It has hosted 18 Grand Prix races since 2004.
Track Layout
Track Specs
3.387 mi
Length
16
Turns
Clockwise
Direction
4 m
Altitude
Lap Record
1:32.238
Michael Schumacher (2004)
Typical Race Weather (April)
64.4°F
Avg Temp
72%
Humidity
2.95 in
Rainfall
40%
Rain Chance
GP History
18
Total Races
1
Race Title
2030
Contract Until
Circuit Record Book
19
Total Races
12
Different Winners
6
Most Wins
Occasional rain
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
2008–2019
2005–2013
2012–2016
2004
2006
Most Wins: Constructors
2012–2026
2004–2013
2008–2025
2009–2024
2005
Longest Win Streak
Lewis Hamilton
2 consecutive wins (2014–2015)
Race Weather Profile
Most recent winner: Kimi Antonelli (2026, Mercedes)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
Shanghai International Circuit is a permanent road course of 5.451 km with 16 turns, run clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 56 laps, or 305 km of racing. At 2.9 turns per kilometre it has a corner density close to the 2026 average, where the calendar average is 3.2. It is on the 2026 calendar.
Our race model rates it as an average circuit for overtaking, which shapes how much qualifying position is worth here.
Across 19 Grands Prix here, 12 different drivers have won. Lewis Hamilton leads with 6 wins, and Mercedes is the most successful team with 7. 12 of 19 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.1 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P6, by Michael Schumacher in 2006. Since 2016, 10% of starters here have failed to finish (7 races).
Race weekends here have historically fallen in April, with an average of 18°C, 72% humidity and a 40% chance of rain. Wind averages 18 km/h.
Where is Shanghai International Circuit located?
Shanghai International Circuit is located in Shanghai, China.
When did Shanghai International Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Shanghai International Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2004.
How long is the Shanghai International Circuit circuit?
The Shanghai International Circuit circuit is 5.451 km long with 16 turns.
What is the lap record at Shanghai International Circuit?
The Formula 1 lap record at Shanghai International Circuit is 1:32.238, set by Michael Schumacher in 2004.
Who has won the most races at Shanghai International Circuit?
Lewis Hamilton leads all drivers with 6 wins at Shanghai International Circuit.