Hospitality guide
Paddock Club - Shanghai International Circuit Hospitality Guide
Our verdict
The seats are covered.
The Paddock Club at Shanghai offers premium hospitality with covered seating and an outdoor balcony overlooking the F1 team garages. Your day includes curated meals, an open bar with champagne, wines, spirits and beers, a guided pit lane walk to watch teams practise pit stops, and access to current and former F1 drivers sharing insights throughout the weekend. A guided paddock tour is included with 3-day tickets.
What to expect from Paddock Club hospitality at Shanghai International Circuit
Paddock Club is a premium hospitality experience combining covered seating with exclusive access to the heart of the circuit. Your seats are shaded and positioned with a balcony view directly over the F1 team garages, giving you an unobstructed vantage point of the paddock throughout the weekend.
Food and drink are central to the experience. A full day of curated menus is provided, paired with an open bar serving champagne, sparkling wine, spirits, beers and wines from morning through evening.
Paddock access and driver encounters
You will join a guided pit lane walk during which you can watch F1 teams rehearse their pit stops up close. Throughout the Grand Prix weekend, current and former F1 drivers appear to discuss their experiences competing at this level of motorsport. Holders of 3-day tickets also receive a guided tour of the paddock itself.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paddock Club seating covered at Shanghai?+
Yes, Paddock Club seats are covered, protecting you from the elements throughout the day.
What is the view like from Paddock Club?+
You have a balcony directly above the F1 team garages, offering close-up views of the paddock and team activity during practice sessions and pit stop rehearsals.
What food and drink is included?+
Curated menus are served throughout the day, and an open bar provides champagne, sparkling wine, spirits, beers and wines.
Do I get pit lane access?+
Yes, you participate in a guided pit lane walk where you can observe teams practising their pit stops.
Are there driver appearances?+
Yes, current and former F1 drivers appear throughout the weekend to discuss their experiences in top-level motorsport racing.
Is a paddock tour included?+
A guided paddock tour is included if you purchase a 3-day ticket package.
