Shanghai International Circuit

Shanghai International Circuit ({{zh-stp |s=??????? |t=??????? |p=Shàngh?i Guójì Sàich?ch?ng}}) is a brand new motor racing venue, situated near Shanghai in China. It was the venue of the inaugural Formula One Chinese Grand Prix on 26th September 2004.

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Motor racing - Shanghai - China - Formula One - Chinese Grand Prix - 26th September - 2004

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In common with many other new Formula One circuits, it was designed by Hermann Tilke. Contrary to popular belief, the resemblence of the track layout with the Chinese character Chinese character shang (上), which means 'above' or 'ascend', was not intentional, but rather coincidental. One lap lasts 3.4 miles (5.5 kilometres).

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Hermann Tilke - Chinese - Mile - Kilometre

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Other events held at the circuit include a round of the MotoGP world championship, and the Australian-based V8 Supercar championship.

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MotoGP - V8 Supercar

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