Hospitality guide
Champions Club - Shanghai International Circuit Hospitality Guide
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The seats are covered.
- Video wall
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- Numbered seat
Champions Club highlighted; other sections in grey.
Champions Club is a covered, numbered-seat hospitality experience at Shanghai International Circuit, positioned on the outside of the circuit after Turn 16. You watch drivers exit the final corner and accelerate down the Start-Finish Straight from windows and an outdoor terrace, with a big screen delivering live track coverage. The package includes all-day food and drink, a paddock tour, grid walk access, and scheduled appearances from F1 personnel.
What to know about Champions Club at Shanghai International Circuit
Champions Club offers a premium view of the action at Shanghai, positioned to capture drivers completing Turn 16 and accelerating towards the Start-Finish Straight. Your seat is covered and numbered, ensuring comfort and a guaranteed spot. Windows frame the track while an outdoor terrace gives you the option to watch from the open air, and a big screen with live track feed keeps you connected to every moment of the race.
The hospitality experience runs for the full day and includes a curated selection of canapes, lite bites and lunch dishes, plus an open bar with beer, wine and soft drinks. Beyond trackside entertainment, you gain access to an F1 Grid Walk and Championship Trophy photograph opportunity, a one-day paddock tour, and the chance to meet F1 personnel such as current or former drivers, team executives, media figures or the FIA safety car driver.
Access to Champions Club requires a valid passport ID for each guest; local Chinese identification is not accepted. You will need to provide passport details and ID when booking for the 2026 season.
Frequently asked questions
Is Champions Club covered or exposed to the elements?+
Champions Club seating is covered, providing shelter from the weather. You also have access to an outdoor terrace if you wish to watch from the open air.
What is the view from Champions Club at Shanghai?+
You watch from the outside of the circuit after Turn 16, giving you a view of drivers exiting the final corner and accelerating down the Start-Finish Straight. Windows and an outdoor terrace are available for viewing, and a big screen displays live track coverage.
Are Champions Club seats numbered or general admission?+
All seats are numbered, guaranteeing you a fixed position for the race.
What food and drink are included in Champions Club?+
The package includes all-day hospitality with canapes, lite bites and specially curated lunch dishes, plus an open bar serving beer, wine and soft drinks.
What is included beyond the race viewing in Champions Club?+
Champions Club includes an F1 Grid Walk, a Championship Trophy photo opportunity, a one-day paddock tour, and scheduled appearances from F1 personnel, which may be a current or legendary driver, team executive, media personality or the FIA safety car driver.
What ID do I need to enter Champions Club at Shanghai?+
A valid passport ID is mandatory for entry to Champions Club. Local Chinese identification is not accepted; each guest must provide their passport name and ID at booking.
