Formula One: South Korean Grand Prix

The Korean Grand Prix is one of the newest events in the Formula One Calendar. This event is set to take place this year, with the racetrack scheduled to be completed by July 2010. The race takes place on the Korean International Circuit, located in the South Jeolla province in the Yeongam County, which is 400 kilometres to the South of the capital, Seoul. The building of this race track cost around $260 million and a result of a collaboration effort between KAVO (Korean Auto Valley Operation) and Bernie Ecclestone.

The first Formula One race at the Korean International Circuit will took place in 2010, with the organisers having received a contract for seven years. There is also a provisional agreement for a further five years, which will ensure that the Korean Grand Prix will take place until the year 2021.

Like with most Formula One Races, the Korean Grand Prix will also take place over a period of three days. The first day of the event will be devoted to two practice rounds. The second day will feature the third and final practice round as well as the qualifiers, which will determine who will take the pole position at the main race. The final day is dedicated to the main race.

The Korean Grand Prix circuit is 5.6kilometres long and the race will have 55 laps. The total distance covered during the course of the race is 300+ kilometres.