Zhang Chaoyan|2025-03-05
Racing culture-themed event kick starts Shanghai's March F1 blitz
Racing culture-themed event kick starts Shanghai's March F1 blitz

Do you know what the world's first car looked like? Would you like to experience the feeling of driving a Formula One race car firsthand? You can now explore the wonderful world of racing in Shanghai!

A thrilling racing culture-themed event is in full swing at the downtown People's Square and will run through March 9.

Shanghai's F1 enthusiasts are revving up for a thrilling March. As the F1 Chinese Grand Prix and Shanghai Auto Culture Festival approach, don't hesitate to join this warm-up racing culture celebration. Get ready to feel the "Fast and Furious" of F1 in advance!

F1 Chinese Grand Prix Theme Exhibition F1 中国大奖赛主题展

The F1 Chinese GP boasts a history of 21 years in Shanghai, with countless classic moments and glorious achievements. This history belongs not only to F1 but also to every racing enthusiast. Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer, you will be deeply touched by the charm of F1 at this exhibition. Here, guests can gain a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese GP's development history and its classic moments.

Plus, the exhibition provides guests with simulated racing equipment. Visitors can drive virtual F1 race cars, transforming into racers, and experience the thrill of high-speed racing!

Racing culture-themed event kick starts Shanghai's March F1 blitz
Ti Gong

Formula One driving simulation cockpit that recreates the F1 racing driving experience.

Racing culture-themed event kick starts Shanghai's March F1 blitz
Ti Gong

Red Bull Racing Team's collections from the 2016 F1 Chinese Grand Prix.

If you go

Date: Through March 9, 11am-3pm

Venue: A+ Space, Shanghai Grand Theatre 上海大剧院A+空间

Address: 300 Renmin Ave 人民大道300号

Automobile History Exhibition 汽车发展历史展

At the above venue, visitors can also explore the "History of Automobile Development Exhibition" to learn more about car culture.

For the first time, the Shanghai Automotive Museum is showcasing the world's first antique car, the "Benz Patent-Motorwagen." January 29, 1886, is a memorable day in automotive history, as Benz applied for a patent for this car with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office. This day is widely recognized as the birth of the automobile, and the Benz three-wheeler is considered the world's first car.

Car enthusiasts, what are you waiting for? Come and check it out!

Racing culture-themed event kick starts Shanghai's March F1 blitz

The world's first antique car, the "Benz Patent-Motorwagen."

If you go

Date: Through March 9

Venue: A+ Space, Shanghai Grand Theatre 上海大剧院A+空间

Address: 300 Renmin Avenue 人民大道300号

F1-themed pop-up event F1周边文创快闪

The Shanghai Sports Museum and Jiushi Group have jointly launched an offline pop-up store, offering a range of F1 Chinese Grand Prix-related merchandise and coffee.

Visitors can enjoy a fragrant cup of coffee while selecting their favorite F1-related gifts, whether it's a model car or a model driver – both are perfect as a collection or for remembrance! There are also F1-themed T-shirts and hats on sale, so you can become a racing trendsetter!

Racing culture-themed event kick starts Shanghai's March F1 blitz
Ti Gong

The event features F1-themed merchandise, including race car and drivers' models, cultural hats, and cultural T-shirts.

If you go

Date: Through March 9, 10:30am-3pm (Cancelled in case of rain)

Venue: West side of Shanghai Grand Theatre, near Huangpi Rd N.
上海大剧院西侧,靠近黄陂北路

Grand Theatre
Shanghai