Korean GP

[Retro Formula 1]

Will it go ahead is perhaps the first question.

The track has an initial Asphalt covering and Karun has had a spin around there. It appears that the track isn't too bad but run-off areas are not finished, fences missing and buildings half completed.

Bernie acknowledges the issues but is confident (remind anyone of Donington) it will all be alright on the night. However, he does conceed they may need to take tents :o

6 weeks to go. Is it going to happen and if it does, is it going to be a bit of a sham?

Time will tell.

[ZEROX]

My guess is it will be a go-go . But i bet the track will not complete . I say , about 97% complete when the F1 circus get there .

Bernie said about the tent . It might be possible to happen too . :p :

[Sonic]

I hate Bernie - I really do. Can you imagine what he would have said if Silverstone turned around and said "by the way Bernie old bean, we won't be finished in time so if you could just get everyone to bring some gazebo's along we'll be fine".

It's Hypocrisy of the highest order.

[Retro Formula 1]

You sound surprised? :s hock:

There are some great facilities being built around the globe for an audience that doesn't want them. That's the problem.

Korea will just be another half empty circuit falling into decay within 10 years.

[maximilian]

I wouldn't be so sure. The Korean economy is doing well, and there is considerable interest in the sport there, comparable to Japan.

[Dr. Krogshöj]

You sound surprised? :s hock:

There are some great facilities being built around the globe for an audience that doesn't want them. That's the problem.

Korea will just be another half empty circuit falling into decay within 10 years.

I'm not sure. There were 4,000 people for Karun's demo run, which is more than how many there were at the Hungaroring for the Le Mans Series. :s

[Jag_Warrior]

What was the amount of the bond this time? The last time, I'd say the failed Korean GP earned the FIA enough money to pay the bottom 4 or 5 teams their points money. Maybe that's why they keep doing these dopey deals with Korea. No one expects these races to go off as planned, but I guess the fines and/or bond money produces some nice returns.

And say, if the race does go off on time, but the circuit isn't totally as it's supposed to be, does/can the FIA still whack them with a fine?

[ioan]

They will be ready to hold the GP, most probably the minimum necessary will be done by then.

Comparing the building of a completely new circuit with renewing some track part at Silverstone is laughable.
It would more than equitable to compare it however with how the Donnington Park project went, so let's leave the brave Koreans to show what they can achieve.

[Sonic]

They will be ready to hold the GP, most probably the minimum necessary will be done by then.

Comparing the building of a completely new circuit with renewing some track part at Silverstone is laughable.
It would more than equitable to compare it however with how the Donnington Park project went, so let's leave the brave Koreans to show what they can achieve.

It's hardly laughable. The is a calendar to be kept to and if the track is not ready - whether it's a rebuild or or fresh sheet - there can't be excuses.

As it goes I hope they can pull it off but I loath the double standards.

[ioan]

As it goes I hope they can pull it off but I loath the double standards.

That is why you compared the Korean GP track's situation to Silverstone and not to Donnington Park?! ;)

[truefan72]

That is why you compared the Korean GP track's situation to Silverstone and not to Donnington Park?! ;)

lol

exactly

[truefan72]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/86449

track looks interesting

[gloomyDAY]

That is why you compared the Korean GP track's situation to Silverstone and not to Donnington Park?! ;) ioan! :laugh:

Always providing the laughs around here.

[gloomyDAY]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/86449

track looks interestingThat was pretty awesome.

The track looks ready. Just the finishing touches are left!

[ioan]

ioan! :laugh:

Always providing the laughs around here.

Something has to be done while waiting for the next race. ;)

[Ranger]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/86449

track looks interesting

Turns 4-6 are comparable to scraping fingernails down a blackboard but the rest looks not too bad.

The straight between turns 2 and 3 is an absolute gauntlet!

[Retro Formula 1]

I'm not sure. There were 4,000 people for Karun's demo run, which is more than how many there were at the Hungaroring for the Le Mans Series. :s

I don't know where they were hiding but there looked about 200 people in the stands and most of them would have been workers ;)

The first couple of corners look fun and I think it will be a good circuit as long as it manages to flow and not be too stop / start.

I couldn't see anything about the facilities but they obviously have to get the runoffs, fencing and final layer of track laid in a hurry. Don't fancy a track that hasn't properly "gone off" being mullered by a pack of F1 cars.

Lets hope the Koreans pull it off.

[nigelred5]

Funny, Bernie and the F1 circus seem like they feel they are too good for tents. As long as the track is finished and they can broadcast the race, who cares about everyting else? Watch the race as it's done for most series at most tracks around the world, pack a lunch and a folding chair, find a good viewing spot, plant your backside and enjoy the race. Who cares if the Ferrari dealership and hotel isn't finished, or that the media may just have to use their own laptop and broadband connection to submit their stories. Feed bernie a bowl of kimchee and a coke and tell him to suck it up.

It's all so over blown and unnecessary in F1.

[steveaki13]

Karun took around 2 minutes per lap on that run so maybe a 1:40-1:45 Lap time.

Does that seem reasonable

[ioan]

Funny, Bernie and the F1 circus seem like they feel they are too good for tents. As long as the track is finished and they can broadcast the race, who cares about everyting else? Watch the race as it's done for most series at most tracks around the world, pack a lunch and a folding chair, find a good viewing spot, plant your backside and enjoy the race. Who cares if the Ferrari dealership and hotel isn't finished, or that the media may just have to use their own laptop and broadband connection to submit their stories. Feed bernie a bowl of kimchee and a coke and tell him to suck it up.

It's all so over blown and unnecessary in F1.

:up:

[ZEROX]

Just hope the track would be more beautiful than this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-MrMlxK2sw&feature=related) F1 2010 gameplay of the track . :p

[truefan72]

looks good to me the graphics actually look good in this game,

[steveaki13]

When on BBC yesterday, Karun Chandhok said when driving the circuit, it felt most similar to Valencia if any....

Thats bad news.