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
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
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 2026-07-10.
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.