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2009 Chinese Grand Prix: Rd 4, 16 - 18 April 2010
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2010 DATA:
Length:
5.451 km |
No of Laps:
56 (305.066 km) |
2009 Pole Position:
Sebastian Vettel - 1:36.184 min (Red Bull Racing) |
Lap Record:
M. Schumacher - 1:32.238min (Ferrari) |
2009 Fastest Lap:
R. Barrichello - 1:52.592 min (Brawn GP) |
2009 Top 8:
1. S. Vettel (Red Bull Racing)
2. M. Webber (Red Bull Racing)
3. J. Button (Brawn GP)
4. R. Barrichello (Brawn GP)
5. H. Kovalainen (McLaren)
6. L. Hamilton (McLaren)
7. T. Glock (Toyota)
8. S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) |
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Chinese Grand Prix Facts:
| Full throttle ratio |
55% |
| Top speed race |
310 km/h |
| Longest flat-out section |
19 sec / 1370 m |
| Right-/left-hand turns |
9/7 |
| Tyre wear |
medium |
| Brake wear |
medium |
| Downforce level |
medium / high |
| Gearshifts per lap |
52 |
Track Preview: Shanghai International Circuit
Another one of the duo Peter Wahl and Herman Tilke's designs, the Shanghai International Circuit was designed as a circuit for the new millennium. With its spectacular architecture, the conceptualisation of the circuit came with the aim of bringin China into the world of Formula One racing.
Shaped in the like of the Chinese character "shang" that means "high" or "above", the 5.4 kilometer race track also sports other symbols that originate from China's long history. These include the team buildings that have been arranged like pavilions in a lake made to resemble the ancient Yuyan-Garden, located in Shanghai. As the architects note, "here, nature and technology are carefully used to create harmony between the elements."
With its unique combination of acceleration and deceleration through the twisty and winding turns, the track also boasts high-speed straights that have been designed to make incredible demands both on man and machine. With ample overtaking opportunities, the motorsports experience at the track will be one to savour for drivers and spectators alike. Another of the circuit's main features is the main graindstand, which provides a spectacular view of the bulk of the circuit.
Located just outside of the bustling city of Shanghai, the circuit is accessible by road. For international travellers, the city of Shanghai is served by the Pudong International Airport.
Technical Review: Shanghai
Aerodynamic efficiency is the name of the game at the Shanghai circuit. This is because the track demands high levels of downforce through the corners, though still allowing good overtaking opportunities courtesy of the width and long straights. Balance is another factor that comes into consideration, particularly in the first corner. This is because drivers enter the corner at extremely high speeds and apply gradual braking all throughout the turn. On the exit, drivers immediately approach a left handar, thus the demand for good balance. From a drivers perspective, this is definitely a fun corner! In general, there is a good mix of corners with different characteristics, from slow ones to highspeed ones.
PAST WINNERS
| Year |
Driver |
| 2008 |
L. Hamilton (McLaren) |
| 2007 |
K. Räikkönen (Ferrari) |
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2006
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M. Schumacher (Ferrari) |
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2005
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F. Alonso (Renault) |
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