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| Representatives break ground on the Ha Noi F1 circuit near My Dinh National Stadium. — Photo Courtesy of organisers |
Viet Nam News
HA NOI — The official groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Formula One (F1) racetrack was held Wednesday morning at Nam Tu Liem District, Ha Noi.
The ceremony was organised by the Ha Noi People’s Committee and Viet Nam Grand Prix, a member of Vingroup Joint Stock Company.
The F1 Ha Noi circuit and other related structures will sit on an area of 88 hectares, including areas around the My Dinh National Stadium and some current public transportation routes.
The circuit is 5.565km in length, with 22 classic curves inspired by some of the world’s best-known circuits in Germany, Monaco and Japan. It will allow racers to show their high-level technique on tricky turns, creating challenging and breathtaking races.
Nguyen Duc Chung, chairman of the city’s People’s Committee, said the groundbreaking ceremony was a significant milestone for the city in the march towards the completion of the process in April 2020.
The city had much work ahead, he said, but the results should meet the high standards of the most prestigious race in the word, the F1 Group, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA, English name: International Automobile Federation) and fans of car racing.
“The originality and difference of the My Dinh circuit will be a challenge to racers,” said Chung. “The route is the harmonious and unique combination of history and culture, ancient beauty and modernity, helping to make F1 Ha Noi the most captivating race in the world.”
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| Chairman of the city’s People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said the groundbreaking ceremony was a significant milestone for the city. — Photo Courtesy of organisers |
Designed by F1 Group and Germany’s Tilke Engineers and Architects, F1 Ha Noi will follow the strictest international safety rules. The areas around the course will include mobile stands and sideline events for fans like food stalls and cultural displays.
Chairman of FIA Jean Todt said he had watched a video simulation of the course, and the races were sure to enjoy it.
“I think the most fascinating thing about this event is how it looks like a chance to realise Viet Nam’s potential,” Todt said. “Viet Nam will have the opportunity to organise an F1 race like sanctuaries of speed Monte Carlo GP, Silverstone in England, GP in France and Monza in Italy. Viet Nam on the list of F1 races in upcoming years will be really great to see.”
As the main investor of the project, Nguyen Viet Quang, vice chairman and general director of Vingroup, said the firm and its partners were honoured to be given the chance by the People’s Committee to organise the race.
“Viet Nam Grand Prix and Vingroup will do their best to welcome F1 perfectly,” he said.
Construction on the course and surrounding amenities is scheduled to be finished in March 2020. — VNS
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