When the #F1 dream leaves town

Formula 1 has grown enormously since the days it raced in predominantly European venues. A circuit must be awarded an FIA license to host an F1 race, and the criteria for acceptance are extensive and exacting. Of course this is good for all as safety for the competitors and the quality of the facilities for … Read more

S. Korea, Ecclestone and the Emperor’s new clothes

The Korean GP is held at the Korea International Circuit is a 5.62 km (3.49 mi) Herman Tilke designed circuit located near the port city of Mokpo. It is estimasted the cost of building the 135,000 capacity facility (including Tilke’s fee) was around $264 million (250 billion won). The promoters of the race are Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAVO – a … Read more