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Prices dropped for F1 action
By Lu Xiaofeng and Fei Lai |
March 28, 2011, Monday
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TICKET prices for the 2011 Formula One UBS Chinese Grand Prix to be held at Shanghai International Circuit on April 15 to 17 will be 40 percent cheaper than last year.
The lowest one-day entry ticket will cost only 80 yuan (US$12).
In the past few years, attendance at the event has declined due to high ticket prices.
The Shanghai International Circuit has had its circuit license renewed after it passed the check on March 21, Shanghai Juss Event Management Co Ltd, the local organizer of F1, announced recently. The Chinese race will stay on the F1 calendar until 2017. By negotiation, the company won more rights and benefits, thus making possible for lowering the ticket prices.
F1 fans can book tickets now by dialing 962-123 or logging onto www.racing-china.com.
Meanwhile, services for the grand event will be upgraded. In total, 5,900 parking spaces in the No. 5 to No. 17 parking lots will be open to the public. Free shuttle bus service around the circuit will also be available.
When last year's race took place, the Shanghai International Circuit station of Metro Line 11 was in trial operation, bringing travel inconvenience for those attending the race. However, it will operate fully for this year's event.
Outlets will be selling drinks and snacks around the circuit.
By March 15, maintenance work for the circuit had completed. Since March 21, the tracks have been closed to conduct inspection and restoration.
Live global television broadcasts have contributed to the influence of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix. The last two events successfully promoted World Expo Shanghai 2010 and the "Made in China" concept.
Auto Culture Festival, a biennial event held by Jiading government, will become an annual event from this year. It will begin at the same time as the F1 event starts. The government hopes that the live TV coverage can bring more attention to the festival.
The lowest one-day entry ticket will cost only 80 yuan (US$12).
In the past few years, attendance at the event has declined due to high ticket prices.
The Shanghai International Circuit has had its circuit license renewed after it passed the check on March 21, Shanghai Juss Event Management Co Ltd, the local organizer of F1, announced recently. The Chinese race will stay on the F1 calendar until 2017. By negotiation, the company won more rights and benefits, thus making possible for lowering the ticket prices.
F1 fans can book tickets now by dialing 962-123 or logging onto www.racing-china.com.
Meanwhile, services for the grand event will be upgraded. In total, 5,900 parking spaces in the No. 5 to No. 17 parking lots will be open to the public. Free shuttle bus service around the circuit will also be available.
When last year's race took place, the Shanghai International Circuit station of Metro Line 11 was in trial operation, bringing travel inconvenience for those attending the race. However, it will operate fully for this year's event.
Outlets will be selling drinks and snacks around the circuit.
By March 15, maintenance work for the circuit had completed. Since March 21, the tracks have been closed to conduct inspection and restoration.
Live global television broadcasts have contributed to the influence of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix. The last two events successfully promoted World Expo Shanghai 2010 and the "Made in China" concept.
Auto Culture Festival, a biennial event held by Jiading government, will become an annual event from this year. It will begin at the same time as the F1 event starts. The government hopes that the live TV coverage can bring more attention to the festival.
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