The FIA has reacted swiftly to drivers’ concerns about the pit entry in Korea. Numerous drivers on Friday warned that the fact the entry to the new Yeongam circuit’s pitlane ...
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Official admits Korea venue not fully completed
A spokesman has confirmed reports that aspects of Korea’s new formula one track are not completed. The FIA’s Charlie Whiting this week approved the Yeongam venue ahead of the inaugural ...
Read More »FIA approves Korea circuit for inaugural race
Charlie Whiting on Tuesday gave Korea’s new formula one circuit the thumbs-up. The leading FIA official had been at the Yeongam site since Monday for the track’s final readiness inspection, ...
Read More »FIA official told Korea to host GP – report
Spain’s leading FIA official has been told the inaugural Korean grand prix will go ahead as scheduled in two weeks. Charlie Whiting is only inspecting the Yeongam venue on Monday ...
Read More »Horner ‘knows’ Korean GP to go ahead
Christian Horner on Sunday said he “knows” the inaugural Korean grand prix will take place as scheduled in two weeks. There has been great uncertainty about the health of the ...
Read More »FIA confirms Sunday qualifying for Suzuka
After an 80 minute delay, race control has finally confirmed that qualifying will not take place at Suzuka on Saturday. FIA race director Charlie Whiting confirmed that the session will ...
Read More »Ecclestone insists Korean GP ‘is on’
After expressing doubts about the inaugural event less than two weeks ago, Bernie Ecclestone now insists the Korean grand prix “is on”. The FIA’s Charlie Whiting is due to tour ...
Read More »Singapore team orders discussion postponed until Korea
A meeting to discuss the future of team orders in formula one has been postponed. When the World Motor Sport Council recently met to consider Ferrari’s Hockenheim breach, the matter ...
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