China: TV program
Formula 1 reaches a symbolic milestone this weekend: the 1,000th Grand Prix! Once again, you will have to get up early to follow the various sessions of the Chinese Grand Prix, the third of this 2019 season.
He is one of the achievements of German designer Hermann Tilke. Created in 2004, comprising 16 turns, the Shanghai International Circuit has hosted the Chinese Grand Prix since then, without exception. Held in October until 2009, the race now takes place in April, before the European leg.
Often spectacular, the 15 editions already contested have their share of highlights. Among them, Michael Schumacher’s last career victory in 2006. Another major event was the stoppage of Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren in the gravel trap before the pits in 2007, costing him valuable points… and the world championship title at the end of the season, against Kimi Räikkönen’s Ferrari.
Varied, the Shanghai International Circuit offers a true challenge to drivers, with 16 curves (9 right and 7 left), five slow turns, and a first sequence shaped like a snail that keeps tightening between turn 1 and turn 3. There are many overtaking opportunities, and Daniel Ricciardo would certainly agree. Aided by a strategic pit stop under Safety Car conditions, the former Red Bull driver overtook one competitor after another before claiming victory in the previous edition. To refresh your memory, take a lap around the circuit with Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso driver, who finished third in 2016!
The 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix is just around the corner! The #ChineseGP will be a milestone not only for F1, but also for Scuderia Toro Rosso, as it will be the 250th race of our history.
Full Preview 👉 https://t.co/CMJywr7Hw5 pic.twitter.com/9WV3MmoTj0
— Toro Rosso (@ToroRosso) April 8, 2019
To find out everything about the Chinese Grand Prix, Motors Inside offers you a brief reminder of the important data and details the schedule of the different sessions. Like the first race in Australia, you’ll have to get up early!
Track length: 5.451 km
**Number of laps in the race:** 56
Track record: 1:32.238 (Michael Schumacher, 2004)
Record holder for victories: Lewis Hamilton (5), Mercedes (5)
Record holder for pole positions: Lewis Hamilton (6), Mercedes (6)
No excuses, however, this race is the 1,000th in the history of the Formula 1 World Championship. More than ever, the winner will leave a mark in the great book of the discipline. So, make sure to be there!
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