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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

The Korean GP launches F1 Race tickets sales

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(GMM) The Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAVO) has started selling tickets ahead of the opening Korean Grand Prix this October. By launching the final trio of races, the event could play a vital role towards the outcome of this year's World Championship. Following Grands Prix in Malaysia, China, Singapore and Japan, South Korea will host the fifth and last Asian race of the 19-race 2010 season at the Korean International Circuit in Yeongam.

Tickets prices will range from 117,000 won (£68) to 920,000 won (£537) minus tax at the track which will hold a capacity 123,000 crowd. Those who make ticket purchases before the end of April can expect a discount in the region of 10 percent.

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Korea boss Jason Cho says track 'must' be ready for Formula 1

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Sept.15 (GMM) The Korea's F1 track manager Jason Cho admits time is running out for the Yeongam venue to be ready for its opening race next month. In a talk with the Associated Press, Jason Cho was asked if - mere days ahead of the crucial inspection by the governing FIA - he is feeling stressed.

"Just look at my face," he smiled. Organisers KAVO had already been given an inspection deadline extension from July to September 21, and the latest rumour is that the FIA has granted yet another extension to 28 September.

That is just over three weeks before the inaugural race on October 24.

"It will be ready, it's a must," said Cho. "If we don't finish then we don't have an event so it will be done in ten days."

Officials say the delays have been caused by bad weather, and KAVO's deputy marketing manager peter Baek is also confident the track can be completed in time.

"Europeans have a set schedule and want to keep to the schedule
as actively as possible but Koreans always get things done," he said.

FIA delays Korean GP Circuit inspection

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Sept.15 (GMM) The Formula 1 governing body FIA will not undertake a last checking of the Korean International Circuit awaiting on September 28, less than four weeks before the scheduled grand prix on October 24. It was planned Charlie Whiting would visit on September 21, breaking his journey to the Singapore Grand Prix, but it is claimed that has put back a week because of local holidays. The FIA's own regulations state such an inspection should take place 90 days before the race.

Local organisers are not worried as they believe whatever the outcome of the inspection the grand prix will go ahead as planned. There are too many logistical headaches with teams, travel and the media to countenance a last-minute change of plans.

"The FIA has been receiving weekly updates from its inspector in Korea and the construction company with regard to the track and its safety installations," an FIA spokesman said recently. "The FIA is satisfied with the progress even though a lot of work remains to be completed."

Bernie Ecclestone added: "There are problems but we assume that the race can take place … the circuit is definitely ready, but as for all the buildings, perhaps not."

Chandhok drives a Red Bull on the Korean International Circuit - Pictures

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