The track featured 20 turns, and at 3.453 km (2.146 mi) is still the longest track currently used in Formula E. Choosing the location and designing the track was done by designer Rodrigo Nunes in close cooperation with the FIA, Formula E, the Federation of Automobile and Motorcycle Sports of PR China, the Olympic Green management, the Mayor of Beijing, the Chinese Government, and event organiser China Racing.

[1][2][3] Lucas di Grassi, Audi Sport ABT: "The Beijing track is an amazing facility.

For the drivers, it will be a tremendous challenge to learn the limits of this track quickly, as well as to understand the best overtaking opportunities.

They've had a good first attempt at it, but as these things happen, they do change and I would imagine that this would be a little bit too tight.

Drivers believe that the modified layout offers increased chances of overtaking.