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Built on marshland that was deemed unsuitable for housing, the Shanghai International Circuit is one of the most impressive purpose-built Formula 1 facilities in the world. It cost $450 million to construct and the 5.451km layout is shaped like the Chinese character ‘shang’, which stands for ‘high’ or ‘above’, and the team buildings resemble the ancient Yuyan-Garden in Shanghai. The first grand prix at the venue took place in 2004 and was won by Rubens Barrichello in a Ferrari Here are the Reuters facts and statistics for the Chinese Grand Prix, the third race of the 21-round 2016 Formula 1 world championship season: Lap distance: 5.451km Total distance: 305.066km (56 laps)...
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