Four thousand spectators saw Red Bull Racing make Formula 1 history today, as our F1 car became the first to complete a lap of the all-new Korean Grand Prix Circuit in Yeongam, South Jeolla.
Former Red Bull Junior Team member Karun Chandhok had the privilege, completing 14 laps in South Korea as part of the ‘Circuit Run 2010’ event.
Chandhok, who was called up as our regular drivers, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, were unavailable due to other commitments, said: “It’s a really interesting layout. The track’s got a good mix of corners and I think we’ll see a lot of overtaking in the first sector – there are long straights into slow hairpins.
“The straight after turn one and two is really long, so we may see some good slip streaming there, like in Shanghai. From turn seven onwards, there’s a fast section of flowing corners all the way back to the start-finish line – so I think the Red Bull Racing guys will be happy in sectors two and three."
Chandhock added: “Looking at the facilities, the garages and team buildings look pretty much finished and they’re big - I think teams will need to bring around 30% more furniture to fill them! The grandstands also look reasonably finished. The track itself needs a bit more work on the asphalt and the kerbs, but the organisers are confident that it will be ready on time. And the location’s nice as we’re overlooking the sea here.
“There’s certainly enthusiasm for F1 here. There were a lot of people at the event today, which wasn’t heavily publicised, and there’s a lot of media, which shows an interest.
“The organisers say they have sold a significant amount of tickets, so it should be a good race. It’s been great to drive the Red Bull car again and thanks to my team, HRT F1, for letting me complete this demonstration run.”
The track will host its first Grand Prix race on Sunday, October 24.
Red Bull Racing make history in Korea
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