F1 Korea Grand Prix

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Korea International Circuit was designed by circuit architect Hermann Tilke and is located about 400 kilometers south of Seoul in Yeongam, South Jeolla. Due to construction difficulties and financial issues, the Korean Grand Prix has only been held on the circuit four times: from 2010 to 2013. The track itself is probably most famous for its daunting pit lane: the entry and exit is short and dangerous. Moreover, the layout of the exit makes it feed into the outside of Turn 1, resuting in possibilities for bad crashes when cars exit the pit lane (which also happened when Rosberg hit Alguersuari during the 2011 Korean Grand Prix).

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The Korean circuit was scheduled to be ready in July 2010, but several issues delayed the inauguration. Heavy rainfalls postponed soil improvement and lack of funding from the Korean Government made things more difficult. Hence, the Koran Grand Prix saw some unfinished facilities in 2010. Drivers complained about the circuit having an uneven surface, not adhering to sufficient standards. The Korean Grand Prix was cancelled from the calendar in 2014 due to these deficiencies and the organiser not being able to deliver improvements.

In case you are longing for the Korean Grand Prix to return, we can suggest some similar and nearby options for you to consider. Several modern race tracks such as Circuit of the Americas, Sochi Autodrom and Yas Marina Circuit are currently on the calendar. If you are looking for a Grand Prix close to Korea, the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit or the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai are your best options.