It's started. The countdown to 'Race 1000' of the Formula 1 World Championship has begun, and with it the festivities that will mark this weekend's landmark event.
Here is our first collection of pictures from Shanghai and from Thursday's build-up day.
Scenic Shanghai at night - The Bund, Waitan.
10.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day.
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Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso.
11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day.
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Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari.
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100th F1 GP atmosphere.
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George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing walks the circuit with the team.
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Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing walks the circuit with the team.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso walks the circuit with the team.
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F1 1000th Grand Prix atmosphere.
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(L to R): Laurent Mekies (FRA) Ferrari Sporting Director with Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal.
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The FIA Press Conference (L to R): Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso; Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing; Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team; Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso in the FIA Press Conference.
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Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing.
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Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari.
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George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing with the media.
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Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing.
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(L to R): Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing; Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal; and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing, celebrate 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with fans.
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Williams Racing FW42 front wing - 1000 GP.
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Red Bull Racing RB15 front wing - retro logo to celebrate 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil.
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Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing fan.
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Fans and atmosphere.
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Red Bull Racing celebrate 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil.
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(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing and Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal - 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil.
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(L to R): Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing; Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal; Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing, celebrate 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing celebrates 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil.
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(L to R): Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrate 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil.
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Retro helmet design for Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team to celebrate the 1000th F1 GP.
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Retro helmet design for Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault F1 Team to celebrate the 1000th F1 GP.
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Retro helmet design for Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team to celebrate the 1000th F1 GP.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren (Right).
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 signs autographs for the fans.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 signs autographs for the fans.
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Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari with fans.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1.
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Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari.
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(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with Jock Clear (GBR) Ferrari Engineering Director.
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