Vietnamese Grand Prix (Coolfastjack)

The Vietnamese Grand Prix is a proposed Formula One motor race that is due to make its début in 2020.[1] The race will be held on a temporary street circuit on the streets of the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi.

History[edit]
Plans for a race in Vietnam were first explored by former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, who ultimately abandoned the idea as there were already four races in Asia. Ecclestone also acknowledged that the failure of the Korean and Indian Grands Prix left him doubtful of the long-term viability of a race in Vietnam.[2]

The idea was revived after Liberty Media purchased the commercial rights to the sport from CVC Capital Partners in January 2017. The Vietnamese Grand Prix was announced in November 2018, becoming the first new race under Liberty Media's ownership.[1] The race is set to join existing Grands Prix held in Asia which currently include the Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Chinese, Japanese and Singapore Grands Prix. The first race is scheduled to be held in April 2020 as part of a multi-year contract.

Circuit[edit]
Main article: Hanoi Street Circuit

The race is due to be held on a 5.565 kilometres (3.458 mi) temporary street circuit on the streets of Hanoi. The circuit is being designed by Hermann Tilke in collaboration with City of Hanoi authorities.[3] The circuit will initially feature a hybrid of public roads and a purpose-built section which will later be opened to the public

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