The 2009 Chinese Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 19 April 2009 at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. It was the third race of the 2009 Formula One season, a change from previous years, when it took place towards the end of the season.
Fernando Alonso qualified his Renault second showing the Renault had improved.
Sebastian Vettel took Red Bull Racing's first victory in Formula One.
Mark Webber completed Red Bull's perfect race by finishing second.
Jenson Button maintained his championship lead by finishing in third place.
2009 Formula One World Championship
The 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 63rd season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 60th Formula One World Championship which was contested over 17 events commencing with the Australian Grand Prix on 29 March and ending with the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 1 November.
Jenson Button, the 2009 World Champion, drove for Brawn GP
Sebastian Vettel, finished runner-up behind Button by eleven points, in his first year with Red Bull
Rubens Barrichello (pictured in 2010), finished third in the championship
Banned since 1998, slick tyres were re-introduced for 2009.