In 2002, it was announced that the management of the Shanghai International Circuit had signed a 7-year contract with Formula One Management to host the Chinese Grand Prix starting from the 2004 season until the 2011 season.
V roce 2002 bylo oznámeno, že řízení Shanghai International Circuit podepsalo 7 letou smlouvu s Formula One Management, hostit čínské Grand Prix od roku 2004 až do sezóny 2011.