The Korean International circuit was introduced to F1 in 2010 and will be firmly on the calendar till 2021, which is a result of a seven year deal with a further five year option. The Formula 1 troupe will head to Korea from Japan for the seventeenth round out of the twenty races for 2011.

Yeongam is located about 400kms from the capital city of Seoul. The circuit is set to be completed by mid 2010, although some concerns have been voiced over the shortage in accommodation facilities that the circuit is supposed to offer to the spectators and the crews.

The Yeongam circuit has quite a fast outfield, with a tricky and slow-ish sector two and three. The circuit is also designed in an anti-clockwise direction, making it the only third circuit to be so.

The Korean International Circuit has been built at a budget of $264 million, as a joint venture between Bernie Ecclestone and Korea Auto Valley Operation. The circuit will have a Monaco feel to it as the cars will speed down the harbour front section, providing view to the spectators on yachts. Hotels and cafes are peppered along the trackside, creating a vibrant party atmosphere while the race goes on. The project as of today is firmly on track and will be ready by the race week.

There are concerns with regarding the weather conditions considering that the debut race was delayed due to rain and water logging. With the track still rather new for the drivers, the general advantage of familiarity seasoned drivers have over the rookies has been levelled. Come race day, the fans will once again be treated to a spectacle that the Asians are so apt at providing!