The Guangdong International Circuit is a 1.41-mile (2.26-km) racetrack with an FIA Grade 3 certification constructed in 2009 in Zhaoqing, China. It is right in the middle of one of the world's most densely-populated megacities, the Pearl River Delta Metropolitan Region, which includes cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau, among many others. High-profile motorsport events like the China Touring Car Championship or the China Superbike Championship race regularly at the Guangdong International Circuit. The cloudy atmosphere in Guangdong produces abundant rainfall from April to September, with hot, muggy summers and mild winters. 

The layout of the Guangdong International Circuit shows a challenging setup of long straightaways, tight-angle corners in both directions, and some sweeping curves allowing racers to gain momentum during a race. The highest velocities in the circuit come after the heavy acceleration sectors at the entry of the front and back straights. From corners one to eight, the spiral-shaped road defies the racers to stay in control and avoid the curbs. The four-turn combination covering from ten to fourteen is sharp and difficult to handle, and drivers who can get the most out of it have the best chance to stand in the podium at the end.