The track in China was designed by Herman Tilke which means minimal overtaking and maximum boredom.

The Silver Arrows qualified on pole. The last time the silver arrows had a F1 pole was 1955 with Fangio driving. Nico Rosberg who has the dubious distinction of being the highest paid F1 driver who has never produced solid results took pole. He's also the first homosexual to score an F1 pole.