The race also sees the return of the standalone Sprint race.
2024 Chinese Grand PrixThe normally annual race has been scheduled and later canceled in each of the past five years due to pandemic-related travel restrictions. It means that this year's race, which serves as round five of, will be the first time that Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu, now into his third year of F1, will compete on home soil.
The Shanghai International Circuit stretches 3.4 miles and features 16 turns. It's known for fast corners, a smooth surface, and plenty of overtaking opportunities. And around 80% of a lap is spent cornering, so the tires struggle to last, making the race one where strategy can make a huge difference. Pirelli has nominated its mid-range C2, C3, and C4 compounds for the race.
One issue is the circuit having been built on reclaimed swampland. As a result, the rise of ground movement below the surface is increased, so steps need to be taken to grind down and reseal areas of concern on the track to make it less bumpy.This year's Chinese Grand Prix includes the first Sprint race of the season.
Saturday will host both the Sprint race, plus the regular qualifying sesion for Sunday's main race. The current weather forecast calls for cloudy but dry conditions for the duration of the weekend. Going into the weekend, Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen leads the 2024 Drivers' Championship with 77 points. Fellow Red Bull driver Sergio Perez is second with 64 points Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is third with 59 points. In the Constructors' Championship, Red Bull leads with 141 points, versus the 120 of Ferrari and 69 of McLaren. The last winner in China was Hamilton driving for Mercedes.
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