Starting in 1950 at Silverstone with the British Grand Prix, this weekend, Formula 1 will have its 1000th race in Shanghai at the SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, a track that is very technically challenging that most drivers like to drive.

Track history/stats:

  • First race 2004
  • First race won by: Rubens Barrichello
  • Cost to build: $450M
  • Most successful driver: Lewis Hamilton with 5 wins
  • The shape of the track is based on the Chinese ‘Shang’ character which means to Ascend and is part of the word Shanghai
  • Location for the first race win for Nico Roseberg
  • Fastest lap: Michael Schumacher, 1.32.238