As we look ahead to the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix – we’re bringing you a little preview with some driver interviews!
This is the first race at the circuit since 202 and it’s a track that teams and drivers are looking forward to so let’s take a look at some track facts below.
Chinese Grand Prix – Track Facts
The Chinese Grand Prix is part of the Formula 1 World Championship and the event has been held here since 2004 with the contract up until 2025 – for the moment.
The races that were cancelled were from 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 – returning in 2024.
Taking place at the Shanghai International Circuit.
5.451 km or 3.387 mi.
Number of Laps: 56
Driver Interviews – 2024 Chinese Grand Prix
Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen: “It is a great racing track in China and has a unique layout, with trickier corners and the long straights presenting lots of opportunities for overtaking.”
“It was great to bring home the win in Suzuka and it has been good to spend some more time in Japan with family and friends. We are always looking forward to China a it is going to present a challenge ahead of us, especially with it being a sprint weekend.”
“As we have not raced at this track since 2019, and with one practice session, it will be all about ensuring we have the car set up in the best way and managing our tyres. This added element creates more excitement for the fans, which is good and the team has been working hard to prepare.”
“It is a great racing track in China and has a unique layout with trickier corners. I have always loved driving at this circuit so we look forward to seeing what this weekend brings.”
Sergio Perez: “It’s exciting to be heading back to China again, it feels like a long, long time since we were here last.”
“I have never driven a Red Bull around this circuit so it’ll be fun. This is a challenging circuit but I think we have shown that we have a car to compete in most places with the RB20.”
“Japan really proved to me how confident I feel with this car and the performance that I can extract from it. In places, I struggled last season.”
“I’ve been back in Milton Keynes this week, working hard with my team to prepare for the next few weeks of racing. Preparation is very important, especially when you have a sprint race, a sprint weekend, as we get so little practice time in the car.”
“The new format will be tricky for everyone to get their head around but we are all in the same position, my aim is to get as maximum points as I can, across the weekend.”
Williams Racing
Alex Albon: “Whilst it’s been a tough few weeks for the team, everyone has been working tirelessly at the factory to get us back up and ready for China.”
“I’m immensely thankful for their hard work and looking forward, we head to China for the first sprint event of the season and to a circuit that many of us haven’t driven at in over 5 years, and for Logan, it will be the first time.”
“In preparation, we have both been very busy in the simulator, working hard to better understand how the car might perform around the circuit, with a tricky first sector as well as one of the longest straights on the calendar.”
“Being a Sprint weekend, with limited practice sessions, we’ll put our focus on taking advantage of the format and to try and capitalise on this limited running.”
Logan Sargeant: “I’m excited to be racing in China for the first time. I’ve been on the simulator back at Grove between the races to get to grips with the track.’
“Since it’s the first Sprint weekend of the season, we’re very limited on running before we get underway with sprint Qualifying.”
“Like everyone else, we need to make the most of the one-hour practice session to understand the circuit and set-up the car the best that we can.”
“I’m sure the weekend will provide opportunities with it being a sprint so we just need to put ourselves in the right places to take them.”
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