V1 Auto World Tianjin
V1 Auto World Tianjin at a glance
- Location
- Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 4.29 km (2.666 mi)
- Turns
- 19
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2018
- Owner
- V1 Auto World
- Website
- v1aw.com
Track map and layout
V1 Auto World Tianjin, in Wuqing District on the northern edge of Tianjin, is a multi-configuration facility designed by Hermann Tilke, the architect behind numerous modern F1 circuits. Its permanent Professional Driver Experience Circuit is 2.500 km (1.553 mi) over 14 turns and rated FIA Grade 3, while incorporating surrounding streets extends it into a longer semi-permanent International Professional Driver Circuit of 4.290 km (2.666 mi) over 19 turns, homologated to FIA Grade 2. An earlier 3.720 km 'E Circuit' configuration was used in 2018-19. Beyond the track, the wider complex includes luxury car dealerships, a karting arena, a driving school, an automotive museum and a car-themed amusement park.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Driver Experience Circuit | 2.50 km | 2.500 km, 14 turns, FIA Grade 3 permanent layout, used since 2018 |
| International Professional Driver Circuit | 4.29 km | 4.290 km, 19 turns, FIA Grade 2 semi-permanent layout extended with surrounding streets, used since 2021 |
| E Circuit | 3.72 km | 3.720 km, 15 turns; used 2018-2019 only |
Events and race weekends
V1 Auto World has hosted a mix of national and regional single-make and touring categories, including the Clio Cup China in 2019 and Porsche Carrera Cup Asia in 2022, and F4 China has raced there in 2026; the venue's FIA Grade 2 status expired on 13 July 2025, which may affect its eligibility for higher-level international events going forward.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4 China round | Chinese Formula 4 / F4 China | — | 2026 calendar date not confirmed in available sources |
Getting there and parking
V1 Auto World sits in Wuqing District, on the northern side of Tianjin between Tianjin and Beijing; it is reachable by high-speed rail to Wuqing station on the Beijing-Tianjin corridor followed by a short taxi transfer, or directly by car from either city.
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) · about 50 min drive
- Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) · about 40 min drive
Wuqing railway station, on the Beijing-Tianjin intercity high-speed line, is the fastest way in from either city centre, cutting the journey to well under an hour from central Beijing.
Hotels and camping near V1 Auto World Tianjin
Most visitors base themselves in central Tianjin or make a day trip from Beijing, both under an hour away by high-speed rail; Wuqing District itself has a growing range of hotels aimed at the exhibition and automotive-tourism trade around V1 Auto World, but the wider choice of accommodation is in the two nearby major cities.
Where to look
Wuqing District for proximity to the circuit; central Tianjin or southern Beijing for a broader range of hotels a short rail journey away.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
V1 Auto World is built around public motorsport-tourism as much as national racing, with a professional racing school, a karting arena (including the country's first Hot Wheels-branded karting attraction) and driving experiences on-site; specific pricing and booking details for track days are handled through the venue directly rather than a third-party provider.
Who runs days here
Spectator guide
As a modern Tilke-designed facility built for both national racing and public motorsport tourism, V1 Auto World has grandstand and paddock infrastructure suited to hosting single-make and regional championship rounds, though detailed seating names and ticketing information are not documented in available English-language sources.
Weather
- Jun-Aug: hot and humid, highs around 30-32°C
- Dec-Feb: cold and dry, highs around 0-3°C
History of V1 Auto World Tianjin
A Tilke-designed hub for northern China
V1 Auto World Tianjin broke ground in April 2017 and opened in 2018 in Wuqing District, on the corridor linking Tianjin and Beijing, as one of the highest-graded and best-equipped racing and automotive-tourism complexes in northern China. The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke, whose firm has shaped many of Formula 1's modern venues, and was conceived from the outset as a multi-configuration facility rather than a single fixed layout.
Growing the layout, growing the calendar
The venue opened with a 3.720 km 'E Circuit' configuration used through 2018-19, alongside a permanent 2.500 km, FIA Grade 3 Professional Driver Experience Circuit that has remained in use since opening. From 2021, V1 extended its layout further by incorporating surrounding roads to create a 4.290 km, 19-turn International Professional Driver Circuit, homologated to FIA Grade 2, giving it the capacity to host higher-level national and regional series. The Clio Cup China raced there in 2019, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia in 2022, and F4 China in 2026, though the circuit's FIA Grade 2 certification expired in July 2025.
More than a racetrack
Beyond the track itself, V1 Auto World was built as a broader automotive lifestyle destination, combining luxury car dealerships, a professional racing school, an automotive culture museum, a car-themed amusement park and China's first Hot Wheels-branded karting arena on the same site. That combination of national-level racing infrastructure and public motorsport tourism has made it one of the more accessible circuits in the Beijing-Tianjin region for visitors without a competition licence.
Frequently asked questions
How long is V1 Auto World Tianjin?+
It has multiple configurations: a permanent 2.500 km (1.553 mi), 14-turn FIA Grade 3 layout, and an extended semi-permanent 4.290 km (2.666 mi), 19-turn International Professional Driver Circuit that incorporates surrounding streets.
Who designed the circuit?+
Hermann Tilke, the architect behind numerous modern Formula 1 circuits, designed V1 Auto World Tianjin.
What racing series have used the venue?+
Clio Cup China (2019), Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (2022) and F4 China (2026) are documented series at the circuit; its FIA Grade 2 certification expired in July 2025.
Can members of the public drive or ride there?+
Yes. The site includes a professional racing school and a large karting arena open to the public, in addition to hosting competitive racing on the main circuit.
How do I get to V1 Auto World from Beijing or Tianjin?+
Wuqing railway station, on the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed intercity line, is the fastest route from either city centre, followed by a short taxi transfer to the venue.
Other tracks nearby
- Goldenport Park Circuit · 79 km · road course
- Beijing Olympic Green Circuit · 86 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Ordos International Circuit · 611 km · road course
- Jiangsu Wantrack International Circuit · 877 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.