Beijing International Streetcircuit
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| Location | Yi Zhuang, Beijing |
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| Major Events | A1GP (Season 2006-07) |
| Circuit Length | 2.2 km (1.3 mi) |
| Turns | 12 |
| Lap Record | 0:58.107, 136.3 km/h (James Hinchcliffe, A1 Team Canada, 2006) |
Beijing International Streetcircuit is streetcircuit in Yi Zhuang, a suburb 10 miles (15 km) to the south-east of central Beijing in a high-technology economic development area with hundreds of multi-national companies and joint ventures, including Nokia, Coca-Cola, GE and Mercedes-Benz.
The circuit was first used on the weekend of November 10-12, 2006 for the third round of the A1GP. China became the only country to host two events in the 2006-07 A1 Grand Prix series.
It was announced in March 23, 2007 that it will be no further A1GP races in Beijing, because the lack of funding (Shanghai Daily). It was said that preparing this street circuit for the race cost about 20 million yuan ($2.6 million).
[edit] Safety issue
FIA expressed safety concern about the dual carriageway on this track, so it was feared that it could have lead to a "last minute" cancellation decision. However, clearance was given on the morning of November 10 for the use of the circuit for racing purposes [1].
[edit] Circuit layout changes
As a result of difficulties experienced during the first practice session for the inaugural race at the circuit—the A1GP cars found it difficult to negotiate the tight 180-degree Turn 8 hairpin—the circuit was revised overnight prior to practice on November 11, 2006. The straight leading up to Turn 8 was shortened and the turn was made less tight. [2]
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