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Chinese Grand Prix a thrilling success
By Fei Lai and Lu Xiaofeng |
April 27, 2009, Monday
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THOUSANDS of fans at Shanghai International Circuit in Jiading District witnessed the birth of a new Formula One legend.
Sebastian Vettel, a 22-year-old German racer, won the rain-soaked Chinese Grand Prix on April 19.
The first Chinese Grand Prix was held in Shanghai in 2004, and six different drivers won top honors.
Vettel won the race from teammate Mark Webber as Red Bull Racing claimed a one-two finish to mark their first victory.
Brawn GP drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello finished third and fourth, respectively.
Ten teams featuring Ferrari, McLaren, BMW Sauber and Red Bull drew some 800,000 fans to the circuit during race week.
In addition, the Aston Martin Asia Cup and the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia were held during the same period and declared a success.
Before the races began, fans enjoyed music, dance and martial arts performances. A big temple fair was held in Shuijing Square, where Taiwan snacks sold like hotcakes.
The future of the Chinese Grand Prix beyond 2010, when the current seven-year contract expires, is again in the news.
Negotiation goes on. Bernie Ecclestone, CEO of the Formula One, is typically bullish, saying that everything is perfect in Shanghai and he hopes to continue racing here.
Besides, the drivers had very good impression on Shanghai.
"I am reluctant to leave Shanghai," said Lewis Hamilton, the Formula One's youngest champion.
"I like Shanghai and I hope the contract can be renewed. I will try my best to support it. I will tell Formula One's management company that Shanghai is a place full of challenge to every driver. The fans here really touch me a lot."
Sebastian Vettel, a 22-year-old German racer, won the rain-soaked Chinese Grand Prix on April 19.
The first Chinese Grand Prix was held in Shanghai in 2004, and six different drivers won top honors.
Vettel won the race from teammate Mark Webber as Red Bull Racing claimed a one-two finish to mark their first victory.
Brawn GP drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello finished third and fourth, respectively.
Ten teams featuring Ferrari, McLaren, BMW Sauber and Red Bull drew some 800,000 fans to the circuit during race week.
In addition, the Aston Martin Asia Cup and the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia were held during the same period and declared a success.
Before the races began, fans enjoyed music, dance and martial arts performances. A big temple fair was held in Shuijing Square, where Taiwan snacks sold like hotcakes.
The future of the Chinese Grand Prix beyond 2010, when the current seven-year contract expires, is again in the news.
Negotiation goes on. Bernie Ecclestone, CEO of the Formula One, is typically bullish, saying that everything is perfect in Shanghai and he hopes to continue racing here.
Besides, the drivers had very good impression on Shanghai.
"I am reluctant to leave Shanghai," said Lewis Hamilton, the Formula One's youngest champion.
"I like Shanghai and I hope the contract can be renewed. I will try my best to support it. I will tell Formula One's management company that Shanghai is a place full of challenge to every driver. The fans here really touch me a lot."
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