The Circuit of Chain

Circuit-Shanghai

Opened-2004

Location-Shanghai

Modified-2004

Pole position-Left

Width-14m

Length-5281m

Longest straight-1202m

Left turns-7

Right turn-7

Biult in-

Shanghai INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT - TECHNICAL DATA Opened : 2004 Modified 2004 Width: 14 m Pole position: left Right Corners: 7 Left corners: 7 Longest Straight: 1202 m MotoGP Race: 22 laps, 116,182 kms Track Record: new track Pole position: new track
The Championship debuts on the very modern, science fictional track of Shanghai, built just one year ago to hold the Formula 1 GP. This track can boast a record cost; the Chinese authorities in fact spent over 250 million dollars to build the track and its infrastructures. It is a spectacular sight that left our F1 colleagues speechless cause of the amazing architectural work undergone such as the two wings that cover the starting straight.
From a technical point of view the track – designed with the greatest technological expressions - is complete and presents a various mix of situations by alternating slow and quick stints where the power and velocity of these bikes can be used to their potential.
The peculiarity of this track is the two long straights. The starting straight measures 1202 meters in length, the longest of the entire championship, even longer than that of the Mugello track which is 1141 meters long and Barcelona’s which is 1047 met! ers.
The track is also characterized by two nearly 360º corners which will put the tyres to the test.
Like the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, the Shanghai circuit is very large, designed for Formula 1, and presents many places where overtaking is possible.
The IRTA, the association of teams and riders, tried to organize a winter testing session on this circuit, but failed to do so because of the difficult bureaucratic situation in this country. The track is new for everyone; there are no previous references for the bikes.
The Motorcycle world arrives in China with a lot of curiosity and high expectations, as this is a country that allows for important commercial and economical opportunities for the various motorcycle manufacturers who are present in the championship.
CURIOSITIES OF THE Shanghai TRACK: Time difference: + 7 compared to Italy Location: the track is situated 20 miles of Shanghai! , north east of Anting Town next to the Shanghai International Automobile City. You need to allow for at least an hour and a half from the centre of town to the track. Remember: In China you cannot rent cars, the team will need to use a shuttle service provided by the hotels. Spectators: Last year 150.000 spectators gathered to watch the F1 GP.