The Russian Grand Prix, scheduled for 2014, is on target for the inaugural race according to the event’s organisers.
The 3.7 mile circuit in the city of Sochi, winds around the new Winter Olympic Park and is in the ‘final stages’ of construction according to a statement.
“Many massive Olympic venues are already built, some sport facilities have been put in commission, while the motorsport venue is in the active phase of construction,” it read.
“Construction crews are making good progress with the preparing of groundworks and laying of the asphalt coat.
“The first layer of pavement has been laid in some areas.”
Circuit designer and F1 regular Hermann Tilke added: “Together with [track builder] Omega and Formula Sochi we are deeply involved in the Russian Grand Prix project and we are glad that all works are going according to schedule considering the large amount of coordination necessary with the Olympic construction.”
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