Quick recap of the first race of the season and we are back for an exciting Chinese GP. In April 2003, a marshland in Shanghai was earmarked to be the home of an F1 circuit. Eighteen months and around $450 million later, the Shanghai International Circuit was ready for action.

Join me and Rahul as we prep you for the second race and explain some jargon around engines and gearbox penalties.

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https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/the-beginners-guide-to-formula-1-engine-and-gearbox-penalties.2TSy7BFgEvdNLojGLWS3F1