After many inspections to the site FIA went to Korea this last days to make the take the final decision about if the circuit is ok or not, and it seems all is green. The Korean Grand Prix will go ahead on October 24 after the FIA’s Charlie Whiting gave the newly-laid circuit his approval on Tuesday. Whiting had been at the Yeongam site since Monday for the track’s final inspection, amid speculation it was not ready for its inaugural event next weekend. But, based on a media statement issued by race organizers KAVO, he approved the circuit on Tuesday. “It is satisfactory, and I will issue the license through KARA (Korea Automobile Racing Association),” said Whiting. However, legitimate doubts remain, particularly after rain fell on the newly laid and curing top layer of racing asphalt overnight. A photograph, reportedly taken at the circuit on Monday, shows a bridge over the start-finish straight still under construction, while the circuit’s main access road is apparently not yet sealed and the entire site not fully fenced. But the main concern is the still ‘sweating’ track surface, with the process of oil seeping to the top unlikely to pass by the time of the first action next Friday. We must wait and see what it will unfold, i for one I’m very curious. And if you are worried about were are you going to crash in between the race events we might have the opportunity for you: try this hotel search and also a plane ticket to get you there will be nice.
News by: ESPN F1
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