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Rd16. Grand Prix of China
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The Shanghai International Circuit has hosted the Grand Prix of China since 2004. Built as a state-run enterprise, the circuit is a state-of-the-art modern facility. Looking from above, one can see that the course is laid out to resemble the first Chinese character in the word "Shanghai." The track itself is wide, with a smooth surface, and one long straight that extends a total of 1.2km. The severe R between the first and third corners means a heavy strain on both driver and tires.

 
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Shanghai International Circuit
www.icsh.sh.cn
address : 29/F Jiushi Towers, 28 Zhongshanng Road (South), 200010, Shanghai, China
tel : (+86) 2163305555
fax : (+86) 2163306655
lap
distance		 : 5.451 km
race distance : 305.066 km
number of laps : 56
2006 race schedule
date

local time

  
29 September, 2006 (Fri) 11:00 - 12:00
 Practice Session 1
14:00 - 15:00 Practice Session 2
30 September, 2006 (Sat) 11:00 - 12:00 Practice Session 3
14:00 - qualifying
1 October, 2006 (Sun) 14:00 - race
2005 grand prix

The Grand Prix of China was the nineteenth and closing race of the season, held on October 16, 2005. Both drivers were slightly behind the pace, with Ralf qualifying P9 and Jarno qualifying P12. Evidently we had still not stabilized the handling of the newly modified TF105B. The race was rough affair, with the safety car coming out on two separate occasions. Ralf cleverly played these circumstances to his advantage in bettering his position. Ultimately, Ralf captured his second podium finish of the season (3rd place). Meanwhile, Jarno encountered trouble with his front left tire, finishing 15th in the last race of the season.
race
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Driver

Team
1 F. Alonso Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
2 K. Raikkonen

West Mclaren Mercedes
3 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing
15 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
 
fastest lap:
K.Raikkonen (1:33.242)
qualifying
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Driver

Team
1 F. Alonso Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
2 G. Fisichella Mild Seven Renault F1 Team
3 K. Raikkonen West Mclaren Mercedes
5 J. Trulli Panasonic Toyota Racing
9 R. Schumacher Panasonic Toyota Racing