Commencement of Construction of F1 Race Track in Hanoi

Formula 1 Hanoi racetrack and functional areas are deployed on a total area of ​​88ha, including part of the campus of My Dinh Sports Complex and a part on public roads.

On the morning of March 20, the Hanoi People’s Committee in collaboration with the Vietnam Grand Prix Company (Vingroup) held the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Hanoi Formula 1 Racetrack in Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi.
The building has traditional Thang Long architecture combined with top-notch engineering, leading technology in the world. Formula 1 Hanoi racetrack (F1 Hanoi) and functional areas are deployed on a total area of ​​88ha, including part of the campus of My Dinh Sports Complex and a part on the current public transport road.

Mobile stands are calculated and designed to be arranged along the track, especially at the corners where there are dramatic chases, ensuring effective exploitation of the view so that spectators can fully enjoy the action on the track.
Event areas will be both the venue for a series of attractive side events for fans; and at the same time introduce cultural products and cuisine of Hanoi and Vietnam to the world.
This is a race track that is consulted and designed by Formula 1 Group and Tilke Company (Germany) and will ensure the strictest technical-safety criteria with high-class equipment and materials in the race. country and internationally in accordance with the standards of the World Federation of Sports Motor Vehicles (FIA).
In addition, the Hanoi Formula 1 track will be the only place that allows drivers to both show off their high speed on a long straight track like in a professional racetrack, and show their superior skills at the corners. characteristic of a street race, creating one of the most dramatic and challenging races in the world.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung emphasized that Hanoi fully believes that the world’s most prestigious race will be held according to the schedule set by the F1 Group and the World Motor Sports Federation. (FIA) has agreed, will ensure compliance with the direction of the central government, the Government and the Prime Minister.
In particular, the race will best meet the expectations of the people of the capital, the people of the country, and the fans of this sport around the world. Moreover, with the uniqueness and difference of My Dinh racetrack, it will be an attractive challenge for racers and racing teams around the world.
A modern building will be present in the cultural capital over 1,000 years old; is a symbol of the harmonious, unique and distinct combination of history and culture; between ancient beauty and modernity and creativity, will become the most attractive race in the world.
According to Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung, this attraction is not only for the racers but also for all domestic and international tourists, contributing to the promotion of cultural and image images of the city. the country and people of Vietnam, to Hanoi capital, a city for peace to the world, thereby creating a premise for attracting investment, tourism, and transferring new technologies.
This is also an opportunity to organize the training of young racers and continue to organize the next new motor racing tournaments in the future, as well as combine propaganda and promotion to everyone involved in the high-speed traffic. Raise awareness of responsibility for road safety issues in order to reduce traffic accidents in the city as well as across the country.
Sharing the same view, the President of the World Federation of Motor Vehicles (FIA) Jean Todt shared that Hanoi, with a rich historical and cultural tradition, will be the first to host the Grand Prix Formula 1 in 2020 and will become one of Asia’s motorsport capitals.
Hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix will give Hanoi in particular and Vietnam in general the opportunity to promote its image to international friends.
Besides, the appearance of the F1 race will inspire the younger generation, encouraging the incubation of future Vietnamese champions.
As the implementing coordinator and investor of the Hanoi Formula 1 Track project, Mr. Nguyen Viet Quang, Vice Chairman and General Director of Vingroup said: “We are very honored to be appointed by the Committee. The people of Hanoi believe in giving the right to organize the Formula 1 race in Vietnam. The Vietnam Grand Prix Company in particular and Vingroup in general will make every effort to promote the preparation process to welcome F1 in the most perfect way.”

The groundbreaking ceremony of the Hanoi Formula 1 track is the official start for the world’s most prestigious race to be present in Vietnam, contributing to promoting the image, culture and tourism of Hanoi-Vietnam to the world. the world, creating a premise to attract investment, technology… as well as important international events that affect Vietnam.

It is expected that the items of the Hanoi Formula 1 Track will be completed in March 2020.