Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that, mere weeks ago, this weekend’s inaugural Korean grand prix risked not going ahead. The F1 chief executive recently expressed doubt about the incomplete Yeongam venue, ...
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Construction of Korea F1 track city to begin in 2011
Korea’s plans for a futuristic city to be built in the middle of the new formula one circuit in Yeongam are on track. Current aerial photos of the harbour-side venue ...
Read More »F1 braced for difficult week in Korea
Organisers of this weekend’s inaugural Korean grand prix have scattered cement dust in places around the new Yeongam layout, as the newly-laid asphalt surface continues to seep oil as it ...
Read More »Mercedes GP-2010 Korean GP Preview
Formula One makes its first visit to Korea next week for Round 17 of the 2010 World Championship, the Korean Grand Prix, which will be held at the new Korean ...
Read More »Lotus Racing-South Korea Grand Prix View
Next stop South Korea. Marking another first in F1™ history, the 2010 Championship now moves to the brand new Yeongam circuit for round 17 of the 2010 FIA Formula One™ ...
Read More »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 »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 ...
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