Nick Heidfeld has raised concerns over the track surface at the Korean International Circuit ahead of its inaugural race next week. The Sauber driver said: At the moment hardly anyone knows exactly what to expect on site. I am very curious to see the track and the facilities. From a driver?óÔé¼Ôäós perspective the most important … Continue reading Heidfeld warns over oily tarmac at Korea
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Rosberg concerned over Korea surface
Posted onNico Rosberg admits he is concerned that the late completion of the Korean International Circuit may cause problems with the track’s surface. He said: It will be an exciting challenge to race at the new Korean circuit. It looks great from the pictures that we have seen recently and I hope that the asphalt holds … Continue reading Rosberg concerned over Korea surface
Hamilton “extremely positive” about Korea
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he is “extremely positive” about the new Korean Grand Prix circuit after driving it in McLaren’s simulator: I?óÔé¼Ôäóve driven the Korean International Circuit on the simulator, and my first impressions were extremely positive. On paper, the track should suit our car quite well ?óÔé¼ÔÇ£ the first sector is all about good end-of-straight … Continue reading Hamilton “extremely positive” about Korea
FIA confirms Korean GP will take place
Posted onThe Korean International Circuit has passed its FIA inspection, meaning the race meeting will go ahead as planned on October 22nd-24th. There had been doubts over the race as the FIA regulations require inspections to take place 90 days before a race. Korea’s inspection was delayed due to over-running construction work and the tarmac was … Continue reading FIA confirms Korean GP will take place
Aerial photos of the Korean F1 track
Posted onAs we wait to learn the result of the FIA’s inspection of the Korean International Circuit, the race organisers have issued new photographs showing the extent of development at the circuit so far. It is widely believed next week’s race at the new circuit will go ahead and official word from the FIA is expected … Continue reading Aerial photos of the Korean F1 track
How Korea is supposed to look (Video)
Posted onAs the FIA begin their inspection of the Korean International Circuit, Red Bull have revealed their simulation of what F1’s latest new venue should look like. The simulation is a long way from the unfinished facility we saw footage of a few weeks ago. Will it all be ready on time – and how close … Continue reading How Korea is supposed to look (Video)
Tarmac laid at Korean F1 track (Pictures)
Posted onThe Korean Grand Prix organisers have begun laying the tarmac at the Korean International Circuit ahead of the much-delayed official inspection of the circuit by the FIA. Laying the tarmac this late may mean it does not have enough time to cure properly ahead of the race weekend. Charlie Whiting is due to visit the … Continue reading Tarmac laid at Korean F1 track (Pictures)
New video of Chandhok driving at Korea
Posted onA new video of the “Circuit Run” event at the Korean International Circuit on Saturday shows more of F1’s latest new venue. It includes more footage of Karun Chandhok’s demonstration run and reveals more of the state of completion of the venue less than eight weeks before it is due to hold the Korean Grand … Continue reading New video of Chandhok driving at Korea
Chandhok drives Korean track (Pictures)
Posted onKarun Chandhok has driven the first lap of the Korean International Circuit in a Red Bull demonstration car. The Indian driver, on loan to the team from HRT for the event, said he thinks their car will be well-suited to the twisty track.
Korean F1 track aerial photo emerges
Posted onA photograph showing the state of progress of the track surface at Korea has emerged. It’s not clear when the picture was taken but it’s possible to see some of the buildings that were in photographs released by the circuit earlier this week. Those pictures showed little of the ground around the buildings which, as … Continue reading Korean F1 track aerial photo emerges
Korean track “90% complete” (Pictures)
Posted onThe Korean International Circuit is “90% complete” according to the race promoters. It will hold its first event on Saturday with Karun Chandhok doing a demonstration run in a Red Bull. The circuit will host the inaugural Korean Grand Prix on October 24th.
Korean GP track to open on September 5th
Posted onThe organisers of the Korean Grand Prix have shrugged off speculation their inaugural race might be cancelled. The Korean International Circuit is set to officially open on September 5th. In preparation for its first F1 race it will host the Asian Festival of Speed on the weekend of the 28th and 29th of September. Formula … Continue reading Korean GP track to open on September 5th
“No doubt” over Korean GP – Ecclestone
Posted onWhenever a new race is added to the F1 calendar it’s only a matter of time before stories appear claiming construction problems will prevent the race from happening. It happened with Abu Dhabi last year and with other purpose-built venues before that and, sure enough, stories claiming the Korean Grand Prix organisers were running behind … Continue reading “No doubt” over Korean GP – Ecclestone
Video shows what South Korea’s F1 track will look like in 2010
Posted onHere’s a video 3D rendering of South Korea’s new F1 track which will be on the F1 calendar in 2010. I hadn’t seen it before but it looks like it was posted on Youtube a few weeks ago.
2010 South Korean F1 track shown in new pictures on official website
Posted onWe’ve had a glimpse before of South Korea’s F1 track, which is due to hold its first Grand Prix next year. But now the official home page for the 2010 South Korean Grand Prix is live, complete with new pictures of the Jeonnam track.