Formula One Heineken Chinese Grand Prix kicks off in Shanghai

The 2018 Formula One Heineken Chinese Grand Prix starts Friday at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen and other top racers compete for the F1 champion, the highest level of auto racing. The race has attracted tens of thousands of people to Shanghai.

Wu Shaojun, a 28-year-old auto racing fan, said: "I've been watching live broadcasts since I was 10. F1 has its own peculiar enchantment. Besides the speed, my passion for racing comes from its high-tech racing and team strategy."