The Korean Grand Prix will go ahead next weekend after the FIA gave the circuit the green-light.
Despite months of speculation that the circuit wouldn’t be built on time, the company behind the project, KAVO, has thrown major resources and man power at the track to ensure it was completed on time – with the final layer of asphalt only going down last week.
Th FIA’s Charlie Whiting said the progress at the track was satisfactory and therefore the necessary race license would be issued.
“It is satisfactory, and I will issue the license through (ASN) KARA,” Whiting told officials in a statement.
Much of the circuit remains unbuilt, mainly the surrounding infrastructure, however the circuit is the main concern. The release of aerial photo’s earlier this week shows the track almost complete.
Race promoter Yung Cho Chung welcomed the FIA approval, and said he believed the grand prix would ignite huge interest in his country.
Race promoter Yung Cho Chung was delighted with the FIA’s decision and believes the track will create enormous interest in motorsport across South Korea.
“We are delighted that all works are now finished to the complete satisfaction of the FIA, and we join the whole of Korea in welcoming the Formula 1 fraternity to the Korea International Circuit for the first time.
“The KIC has been constructed to the highest standards, and will become the epicentre of motorsport in the country. We believe the Korean Grand Prix will be the catalyst to ignite enormous interest in the sport across the nation,” he added.
