Vietnam’s F1 debut expected to take place this November

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At a recent meeting, Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said that the city authorities will “make a thorough assessment of epidemic-related issues and negotiate with the organizing committee to bring the race to debut at the end of November."

If the race is organized in Hanoi, it will be an impetus to promote domestic tourism, contributing to accelerating the economic resilience in the country in general and the capital city in particular, Chung said.

The third corner of the Vietnam race track in the simulation of F1. Photo courtesy of Formula 1 Photo: VNE

The statistics showed that Hanoi received registration of 100,000 international visitors for the race when it was scheduled for April, as well as 40,000 domestic spectators.

Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung reaffirmed “The city extremely cares about the health of the capital’s people, but also needs many other plans to restore and develop the economy. In particular, the consideration to continue organizing F1 racing events and a number of other sporting events must be based on the spirit of ensuring pandemic safety. The city is scrutinizing and negotiating to continue organizing the F1 race at the end of November.”

As reported by Vietnam Investment Review, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city along with motorsport governing body the FIA, Formula One, and Vingroup – the exclusive sponsor of the F1 race – decided to postpone the April 3-5 event in Vietnam. The postponement was announced just 20 days before the race’s original schedule.

Vietnam’s F1 debut may take place this November Photo: Grand Prix 247

According to F1’s statement, the delay was aimed at ensuring the health and safety of the traveling staff, championship participants as well as fans.

Hanoi has signed a 10-year contract to host the race starting this year, and it could be extended further in the eighth year.

As of early this month, the F1 organizers had canceled seven of the 22 races, while those to be held in Vietnam, Bahrain, China, Canada, Russia, USA, Mexico, Brazil, and the UAE remain uncertain, informed VNExpress.

Meanwhile, Formula One restarted the 2020 season in Austria on July 5. Besides, the season-opening Australian Grand Prix was canceled on March 12 at the last minute following manufacturer McLaren’s withdrawal from the event after one of their mechanics tested positive for COVID-19.

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