FAQ

It has not yet been announced which support races will be part of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. However, FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 Series will not be part of the weekend.

Drivers and team members also attend some parts of the accompanying programme. Our tips on how to meet drivers and how to behave when meeting them can be found here.

Always try to arrive early, especially on Sundays. Expect queues at the arrivals and entrances. The race weekend programme can be found here.

Motorsport is noisy, but earplugs are optional. However, it is recommended to have them with you. If you are going to the circuit with children, always protect their hearing!

Yes. You can take food and drink on the circuit. However, the circuit offers a good selection of refreshments.

Feel free to bring flags, banners, and other items to support your favourite driver. However, make sure that your equipment does not obstruct the view of other spectators. Pyrotechnics are not allowed on the circuit.

You can take a camping chair to the natural grandstand, but tents, including beach shelters, are not allowed.

In practice, this is possible, but it is highly recommended that you also have it printed (treat them as banknotes!). An electronic version may not be accepted by the organiser. If you choose to have the ticket only on your mobile phone, you must have it saved on your phone and do not rely, for example, on retrieving it from an email. Mobile signal and data services may be down during the weekend.

If you have a ticket for the grandstand, you can get to it through the appropriate entrance. Take a look at the circuit map. With a general admission ticket, you can enter selected zones. Seat tickets always have reserved seats.

Yes, the circuit accepts cash and some places even credit cards. We also recommend using Alipay or WeChat mobile apps for payments.

Yes, but you can only take photos for personal and non-commercial purposes. Professional cameras, especially video cameras are prohibited. All types of drones are prohibited. Using a drone can be considered a criminal offence by the local police!

No, pets are not allowed (except for service animals).

The Chinese Grand Prix is held annually at the Shanghai International Circuit, located in the Jiading District of Shanghai, China.

The best way to get to the Shanghai circuit is by metro, which stops near the main grandstand. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or drive to the circuit on your own - the car parks are next to the circuit, but they're chaotic.

Shanghai offers a diverse array of entertainment beyond racing. Visitors can immerse themselves in the city's rich cultural heritage by exploring landmarks like Yu Garden and the Bund, or delve into modern attractions such as the Oriental Pearl Tower.