The vast paddock at the Shanghai International Circuit was a hive of activity on Thursday, ahead of the third round of the 2015 season.
This year's grid
spoke to media, walked the track and met with fans, while mechanics and
engineers prepared for the weekend ahead. Here is the Chinese Grand Prix build-up in pictures.
Prior to visiting the track, Daniel Ricciardo travelled to the Guyi Gardens in Nanxiang to complete some light martial arts training with a local expert.
Meanwhile the media commitments started early for Valtteri Bottas, as he filmed a track guide with NBC Sports.
Lewis Hamilton spent the day sightseeing in Shanghai with former F1 driver David Coulthard.
The FIA safety and medical cars took to the track on Thursday, with the former just winning a close race.
Nico Hulkenberg posed for a photo shoot in the Force India garage before completing media commitments.
Lotus showed off the spectacular view from the Formula 1 media centre, which is located above the track and pit lane.
McLaren shared a snap of the paddock buildings at the Shanghai International Circuit, which are surrounded by water.
Jolyon Palmer, Hulkenberg and Bottas all completed filming with Sky Sports F1 on Thursday at the circuit.
Sergio Perez spoke to print, online and broadcast media in the paddock on Thursday, sharing his thoughts on the weekend ahead.
Felipe Massa, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, Hulkenberg, Romain Grosjean and Marcus Ericsson all took part in the FIA press conference.
Felipe Nasr spoke to online and print media outside the Sauber hospitality area.....
...before taking some time out of his schedule to visit the F1 Gamezone.
The Chinese fans were out in force for the autograph session on Thursday, giving the 2015 grid a warm welcome.
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