The Shanghai International Circuit is one of the most impressive facilities on the Grand Prix calendar. Like most of the circuits designed by Hermann Tilke, it features a wide variety of corners, both fast and slow, as well as a long straight followed by a tight hairpin which provides an ideal overtaking opportunity. Technically the circuit is a challenge for the drivers and engineers, not least the never-ending first corner which almost takes the cars through a full circle.

Lewis Hamilton does not believe he will be in a position to win a race until he steps out in front of his home crowd at Silverstone next month."

Reactions to the 2009 Turkish Grand Prix, where Brawn GP star Jenson Button continued his high-flying start to the season with win number six.

While BMW and McLaren failed to get into the qualifying shoot-out, Force India and Toro Rosso didn't even make it through Q1."

Red Bull is likely to retain an identical driver lineup in 2010, the team's boss Christian Horner has indicated.

22-year-old German Sebastian Vettel is already under contract until the end of next year, but Australian Webber's contract is set to expire.

Retired quadruple world champion Alain Prost says he would consider playing a role if his countryman Jean Todt becomes the next FIA president.

He told sport365.com that he has already discussed the possibility with the former Ferrari boss, who will contest the October elections against the independent candidate Ari Vatanen.

Formula 1 rookie Sebastien Buemi expressed delight at finishing in the points for the second time in his three-race career in China, despite crashing into eventual winner and stablemate Sebastian Vettel behind the safety car