Preview at Shanghai Circuit prior to China Grand Prix

Updated: 2004-09-24 11:35

A wide shot of Shanghai Circuit outside China's financial capital September 23, 2004. Shanghai will host the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix on September 26 with a breathtaking circuit and a sellout crowd of at least 150,000, one of two debut grands prix this year - the other was Bahrain's first race in the Middle East - that allow Formula One to boast of being a truly global championship. [Reuters]

Jaguar pit crew work on their Formula One car. [Reuters]

Jordan team crew work on their Formula One car with a Welcome China design at Shanghai Circuit. [Reuters]

Former Formula One champion Jacques Villeneuve of Canada, wearing Renault team overalls, arrives at Shanghai Circuit pit area. [Reuters]

Jordan's team crew work on their Formula One car. [Reuters]

Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve of Renault team speeds out of the pit during the first practice session at Shanghai Circuit.  [Reuters]

Jaguar's Christian Klien of Austria waits for the start of the first practice session. [Reuters]

A course official gives briefing to Chinese firefighter at the Shanghai Circuit.[Reuters]

Jaguar team drivers and crew pose for a group picture with a "For Sale" sign at Shanghai Circuit September 23, 2004. Ford have had strong interest in their Jaguar Formula One team but will only sell to a buyer offering real hope for the future, according to boss Tony Purnell. [Reuters]