Beijing Street Circuit: Latest Track Map Analysis and Guide

The Beijing Street Circuit, located in Beijing, China, is a newly introduced 4.9 km (3.04 miles) street track designed for the 2025 GT World Challenge Asia Powered by AWS and SRO GT Cup Asia season finale.

The latest official track map highlights a 12-corner layout, weaving through Beijing’s Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town). The circuit combines high-speed straights with tight technical sections, promising both spectacle and strategic racing.

Track Specifications (from official map)

• Length: 4.9 km (3.04 miles | 4894 m)
• Startline Offset: 424 m
• Int 1 + VMax: 1818 m
• Int 2: 3464 m
• Pit Entry: 4827 m
• Pit Exit: 489 m after finish line
• Pit Entry–Pit Exit: 556 m (≈40s @ 50 kph)

Pit Lane Characteristics

• Entry: Located just before the final corner (Turn 12).
• Exit: Rejoins after Turn 1, 489 m beyond the start/finish line.
• Total transit: 556 m, with a 40-second estimated loss at 50 kph.
• Strategy will hinge on whether undercut/overcut gains outweigh this long pit loss.

Racing Characteristics

• Overtaking Zones: Turn 1 (main), Turn 10 (secondary).
• Fastest Section: Between Turns 2–4, reaching VMax at 1818 m.
• Technical Sector: Turns 5–7, testing traction and rhythm.
• Driver Challenges: Braking consistency, wall proximity, and variable grip on street surfaces.

Outlook for 2025

The Beijing Street Circuit’s map showcases a balance of high-speed straights, technical complexes, and strategic pitlane dynamics. Its layout suggests that qualifying will be critical, while the long main straight ensures dramatic race-start battles.

With its blend of spectacle and technical demand, this new addition to the calendar is poised to become a landmark venue in Asian GT racing.