V1 Auto World Tianjin Explained

V1 Auto World Tianjin
Location:Wuqing, Tianjin, China
Coordinates:39.3831°N 116.9918°W
Fiagrade:2
Opened:2018
Architect:Hermann Tilke
Events:Current:
Hong Kong Touring Car Championship (2024)
Former:
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (2022)
Clio Cup China (2019)
Layout1:International Professional Driver Circuit (2021–present)
Surface:Asphalt
Length Km:4.300
Length Mi:2.672
Turns:19
Layout2:Professional Driver Experience Circuit (2018–present)
Surface2:Asphalt
Length Km2:2.500
Length Mi2:1.533
Turns2:14
Layout3:'E' Circuit (2018–2019)
Surface3:Asphalt
Length Km3:3.720
Length Mi3:2.032
Turns3:15
Record Time3:1:33.300
Record Driver3: Josh Burdon
Record Car3:Ligier JS P3
Record Year3:2018
Record Class3: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

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 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 long and homologated to FIA Grade 3.[3]

Lap records

As of November 2018, the fastest official race lap records at the V1 Auto World Tianjin are listed as:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tianjin International Circuit . 51gt3.com.
  2. Web site: 2024 . LIST OF FIA LICENSED CIRCUITS UPDATED ON : 2024-03-13 . . 13 March 2024 . 25 March 2024.
  3. Web site: V1 Auto World Tianjin (V1 E Circuit) . www.myracingcareer.com . 23 March 2024.
  4. Web site: China Endurance Series 2018 - Round 4 9–11 November 2018 - China Endurance Series - Opening Race - Official Classification of Opening Race 10 November 2018 . 10 November 2018 . 24 April 2022.