Grand Prix

Vietnam's bid to avoid F1 flop

Formula One's mixed history in Asia shows that Vietnam will need to steer clear of the problems that plagued other races when it joins the circuit in 2020, experts say.The fast-growing, communist country will be only the third Southeast Asian nation to host an F1 race as the glitzy franchise seeks to tap new regional markets after an US$8 billion takeover by United States (US) firm Liberty Media last year.Hanoi, confirmed as host on Wednesday, was far from an obvious choice: it's no

9 November 2018
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Vietnam to host F1 race in 2020

Vietnam will host a Formula One race in April 2020, Hanoi city officials said Thursday, becoming the third Southeast Asian nation to welcome top-flight racing as the franchise seeks to move into new markets.The race will be hosted in the capital city of Hanoi, with the circuit set to be unveiled at a gala next week, the Hanoi People's Committee said Thursday in an invite to the event.

4 November 2018
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