Lap length
5.451 km
Shanghai International Circuit — F1 circuit guide
Known for its long back straight and the tightening spiral of Turns 1 and 2. Each lap measures 5.451 km (3.39 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 56 laps — 305.3 km (189.7 mi) of racing.
Race laps
56
Race distance
305.3 km
First F1 race
2004
Lap record
1:32.238
About Shanghai International Circuit
Shanghai International Circuit — known for its long back straight and the tightening spiral of Turns 1 and 2 — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 2004. A Grand Prix here covers 56 laps of the 5.451 km lap, a total race distance of about 305.3 km (189.7 miles).
- Lap length: 5.451 km (3.39 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 56
- Race distance: 305.3 km (189.7 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 2004
- Race lap record: 1:32.238, Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) in 2004
What is the lap record at Shanghai International Circuit?
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Shanghai International Circuit is 1:32.238, set by Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) during the 2004 Grand Prix. The official record counts only laps set in the race itself, so faster qualifying laps don’t count. See every circuit’s record on the F1 lap records page. (Source: formula1.com.)
Who has won at Shanghai International Circuit? Recent Formula 1 winners
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Shanghai International Circuit, in 2025. Lewis Hamilton has won here 2 times across the last 6 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Shanghai International Circuit:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2018 | Daniel Ricciardo | Red Bull Racing |
| 2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-10-06.
When does F1 race at Shanghai International Circuit in 2026?
The 2026 Chinese GP is scheduled for March 15, 2026 — round 2 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the Chinese GP start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.