2009 Chinese Grand Prix Preview, Circuit details at Shanghai

Third race of the 2009 Formula 1 season will be held as Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai from Friday, 17th April, to Sunday, 19h April, 2009. Brawn GP's Jenson Button leading the driver's championship after back to back win in 2 races.

2009 Chinese Grand Prix has been moved ahead to 3rd race in the season as compared to last in 2008 F1 season. Shanghai circuit is of 5.451 km length of 56 laps race covers 305.066 km distance.

Hope for a good race in Shanghai after rain hit Malaysian Grand Prix which completed only 32 laps out of 66 laps and forced to take only half the points.





Shanghai Circuit Details:

Race Date: Sunday, 19 April, 2009

Number of Laps: 56

Circuit Length: 5.451 km

Race Distance: 305.066 km

Lap Record: 1:32.238 - M Schumacher (2004)