After six fierce battles around the country, the CTCC finally comes to the famous Shanghai International Circuit (SIC) to hold its 7 th race starting on October 23 rd and 24 th . Changan Ford Racing Team arrived travelled to Shanghai immediately after the Beijing round trying to prepare what could be the most important race of the season.

Changan Ford racing team is leading the Manufacturer championship by 27 points and it is quite possible to win the team title two years in a row. Three of its drivers are either in the run of the drivers title or still mathematically possible to win it.

After six rounds and with two rounds to go, Martin Cao and Jiang Teng Yi are only 3 and 5 points behind the leader respectively. Andy Yan is 13 points behind the leader. Rainey He, although is already out of the running, expresses he will try his best to take a place on the podium this weekend.

The drivers are quite familiar with the track of SIC comparing with the OIC and Beijing Olympic street circuit. John Ling, Changan Ford Racing Team manager, comments ： “ We ' re not strangers to this track and have already accumulated some good solid data from previous races. Our team should be able to come up with a good basic set-up for Wednesday's practice. We're leading the points table presently but the team will spare no effort to take the title.”

Jiang Teng Yi said: “For myself, doubtlessly I want to make a run for the drivers title but motor racing is a team sports that needs all the team members' cooperation. I fell behind due to the extra weight in Beijing but I will seize the chance to fight back while the other drivers are adding weight.”