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. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) Scuderia Toro Rosso. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
100th F1 GP atmosphere. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing walks the circuit with the team. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing walks the circuit with the team. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso walks the circuit with the team. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
F1 1000th Grand Prix atmosphere. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Laurent Mekies (FRA) Ferrari Sporting Director with Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
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. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Scuderia Toro Rosso in the FIA Press Conference. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari walks the circuit with the team. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing with the media. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(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. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with fans. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Williams Racing FW42 front wing - 1000 GP. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Red Bull Racing RB15 front wing - retro logo to celebrate 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing fan. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fans and atmosphere. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Red Bull Racing celebrate 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(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. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(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. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing celebrates 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Pierre Gasly (FRA) Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrate 1000 F1 races with Esso and Mobil. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Retro helmet design for Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team to celebrate the 1000th F1 GP. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Retro helmet design for Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Renault F1 Team to celebrate the 1000th F1 GP. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Retro helmet design for Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team to celebrate the 1000th F1 GP. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren (Right). 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 signs autographs for the fans. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Mercedes AMG F1 Reserve Driver. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 signs autographs for the fans. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari with fans. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with Jock Clear (GBR) Ferrari Engineering Director. 11.04.2019. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 3, Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, China, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Photo4 / XPB Imagesmore
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