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Hermann Tilke insists Korea 'will be ready' for Race

Aug.30 (GMM) Hermann Tilke on Sunday backed information’s that Korea will be ready to host its inaugural Formula One race in October. Earlier at Spa-Francorchamps, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone played down the rumours about lagging construction at Yeongam, as photos depicting asphalt finally being laid did the rounds in the paddock.

"Korea will be ready," F1's regular track architect Tilke is quoted by Williams' official website.

"I've read some negative stories in the press and I can tell you that we'll be there on 24 October. The weather has delayed construction a bit, but we're on schedule to get everything finished on time," added the German.

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South Korea International Circuit Logo

Aug.08 (GMM) Regardless of the doubts we hear in the news media on the readiness of the Korean circuit for the race in the fall, or perhaps because of these doubts, the circuit keeps on making announcements that lead us to believe it will be ready to race by the late October date. This week the Korea International Circuit announced the logo for the event.

It calls it “an eloquent combination of national tradition and high-octane excitement.” The design is inspired by the Korean flag, or ‘Taegeukgi,’ and incorporates the racing symbol of the checkered flag.

“The ‘Taegeukgi’ incorporates the four Taoist philosophical ideals of harmony, symmetry, balance and flow, and its swirling treatment on the KIC emblem depicts both the energy of motorsport and the flow of the circuit,” the circuit said in a statement.

“The Yin and Yang elements of the Taegeukgi represent perfect balance and give our emblem a local aesthetic, while the modern design reflects our technologically-advanced new motorsport facility, the only one of its kind in the country and set to become the heart of the sport in South Korea,” said Yung Cho Chung, the circuit chief executive.

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Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix Circuit Info

New Korean International Circuit has been designed by German architect Hermann Tilke. The track is to be establishing in the South Jeolla region, 350 kilometers south of the Korean capital, Seoul. Once finished the circuit will be 5.621 km in length, and will be made up of both permanent and temporary sections. There will be seating for up to 130,000 spectators.

The organisers of the Korean Grand Prix have admitted that finding hotel accommodation for the visitors to the race will not be easy in its debut year.

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South Korea says FIA happy with development

Jul.22 (GMM) Regardless reports that Korea may seek a year's delay of its inaugural Grand Prix, scheduled for October 2010, the managing Korean Auto Valley Operation (KAVO) says that a recent site visit by FIA F1 race director and safety delegate, Charlie Whiting, was a success. Whiting visited the 5.615km Korean International Circuit - designed by Herman Tilke and scheduled for August completion - last week.

Whiting examined the facilities including the completed race control tower, main grandstand and pit garages as well as the 5.615km track layout and was briefed on the construction schedule, after which he expressed satisfaction with progress. The next inspection is scheduled for the end of August.

Korean Automobile Racing Association chairman Yung Cho Chung said: "Last week KARA and KAVO welcomed Charlie Whiting for a site inspection, as well as for meetings relating to our preparation. As anticipated we had a successful visit and are confident the drivers, teams and fans will enjoy the Korea International Circuit."

The circuit has been built to incorporate local elements, such as the roof of the 16,000 seat main grandstand resembling the eaves of traditional 'Hanok' houses. The circuit will have a capacity of 130,000.

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