V1 Auto World Tianjin
 International Professional Driver Circuit (2021–present) | |
| Location | Wuqing, Tianjin, China |
|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC 08:00 |
| Coordinates | 39°22′59″N 116°59′30.3″E / 39.38306°N 116.991750°E |
| FIA Grade | 2 |
| Broke ground | April 2017 |
| Opened | 2018 |
| Architect | Hermann Tilke |
| Major events | Current: Hong Kong Touring Car Championship (2024) Former: Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (2022) Clio Cup China (2019) |
| International Professional Driver Circuit (2021–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 4.300 km (2.672 miles) |
| Turns | 19 |
| Professional Driver Experience Circuit (2018–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.500 km (1.533 miles) |
| Turns | 14 |
| 'E' Circuit (2018–2019) | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 3.720 km (2.032 miles) |
| Turns | 15 |
| Race lap record | 1:33.300 ( Josh Burdon, Ligier JS P3, 2018, LMP3) |
The V1 Auto World Tianjin is a motorsport circuit located in Wuqing, Tianjin, China. It was designed by Hermann Tilke and opened in 2018.
History
[edit]Construction of the V1 Auto World Tianjin began in April 2017 and was completed in 2018. In subsequent years, surrounding streets were incorporated, so that the longest version of the route includes a semi-permanent street circuit with 19 curves and up to 4.300 km (2.672 mi) in length. This is homologated according to FIA Grade 2.[1][2] That configuration was preceded by the "E-Circuit", which was completed in 2019, was 3.720 km (2.312 mi) long and homologated to FIA Grade 3.[3]
Lap records
[edit]As of November 2018, the fastest official race lap records at the V1 Auto World Tianjin are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'E' Circuit: 3.720 km (2018–2019) | ||||
| LMP3 | 1:33.300[4] | Josh Burdon | Ligier JS P3 | 2018 Tianjin China Endurance Series round |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Tianjin International Circuit". 51gt3.com.
- ^ "LIST OF FIA LICENSED CIRCUITS UPDATED ON : 2024-03-13" (PDF). FIA. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ "V1 Auto World Tianjin (V1 E Circuit)". www.myracingcareer.com. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "China Endurance Series 2018 - Round 4 9–11 November 2018 - China Endurance Series - Opening Race - Official Classification of Opening Race 10 November 2018" (PDF). 10 November 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
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