1. South Korea’s Formula 1 Track @ Dawn
South Korea’s Formula 1 Track @ Dawn
The Korean International Circuit in Yeongam.
The decision to award a grand prix to Korea was greeted with mixed reactions, with critics quick
to point out the country has no racing tradition and it was another case of the FOM putting
money before anything else.
The location was also an issue. While organisers wanted a venue near Seoul, they ended up
with one in Yeongam County, more than four hours from the capital.
The construction of the Hermann Tilke-designed circuit started in November 2007 but was still
some way short of being finished by the scheduled completion date of July 2010, three months
before the inaugural grand prix.
The 3.5-mile circuit is built on 425 acres of reclaimed land beside an artificial seaside lake. The
anti-clockwise track features the calendar’s longest straight, allowing for speeds of up to 320km
per hour. The grandstands will accommodate up to 135,000 people, although the remote
location makes it likely that capacity will not be tested.
The organisers have a seven-year deal to host the race, with an option to renew for a further
five-year term.
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