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There was thunder down under and Malaysia went and dazed ya. Now it is time for motor racing fans to take a quick boat to China.

Then you could experience the third race on the 2011 Grand prix calendar. It is due to be held on Sun 17 April 2011 at 3pm local time in Shanghai. This is the time and place of the 2011 Formula 1 UBS Chinese Grand Prix. This is the next stop of the motor racing season.

The leader board is currently headed by Sebastian Vettel, driving for RBR-Renault who, has come first in the two previous races this season. Fans of formula one are looking to see if he can complete the hat trick this weekend in Shanghai, or will Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button, team mates beat him to the punch this time.

This weekend sees a number of practice runs, leading to a qualifying round taking place on Saturday the 16th of April at 14:00. The actual race will be held the next day at Shanghai International Circuit. This highly regarded event continues for 56 laps. The circuit length extends for 5.451 km and the race covers a distance of 305.066 km. The record for the best lap time is held by Michael Schumacher. He completed a circuit in 1:32.238 in 2004. Fans are waiting to see whose first to cross the finish line at the 2011 Formula 1 UBS Chinese Grand Prix.