Behind the scenes at Shanghai
A concrete jungle, internet firewall grief, fears over Bahrain and Kung Fu movie-making. Jonathan Noble reports from behind the scenes in China
Despite its huge importance as a commercial opportunity for Formula 1, the Chinese Grand Prix has never earned its place as one of the most popular events for paddock regulars.
After the delights of Albert Park - and ahead of big-hitters like Monaco and Montreal - the annual visit to Shanghai always seems to serve up some mixed emotions.
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