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REUTERS/WOLFGANG RATTAY
[Saba
Sports News] On January 9th, tickets for the F1 China Grand Prix officially
went on sale. Despite the anticipated increase in ticket prices, fans’
enthusiasm remained unstoppable. It has been reported that all tickets for the
F1 China Grand Prix have already been sold out. Many fans who were unable to
secure tickets expressed their frustrations on social media, comparing the
difficulty of obtaining tickets to that of a concert. They expressed surprise
at how quickly the tickets were sold out and commented, “I didn’t expect
the tickets to disappear so fast” and “I thought the price increase
would reduce the demand.” The editor believes that the F1 car race has
always been one of the most popular events among Chinese and international
fans. The electrifying and thrilling atmosphere of the venue often makes it
challenging to obtain tickets. Furthermore, since the F1 event first came to
China in 2004, the F1 Chinese Grand Prix has been held every year without
interruption until 2019. This year’s event marks the return of F1 to China
after a five-year gap, making it a rare opportunity for fans. As soon as the
tickets were released, fans naturally rushed to make their purchases. It is
also worth mentioning that during the five-year wait, F1 has undergone numerous
changes. Of particular significance to Chinese fans is the emergence of Zhou
Guanyu as the first official Chinese driver in the F1 world.