Hanoi Street Circuit

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Formula 1 was due to visit Hanoi for the first time in 2020, but the race has fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plans for a Vietnam Grand Prix were first explored under Bernie Ecclestone’s leadership, but the project ran cold before he was ousted from his role. Liberty Media later re-opened discussions of a race in Hanoi and in November 2018 the event was finally confirmed to be joining the Formula 1 calendar.

Located in the Nam Từ Liêm district of Vietnam’s capital, the Hanoi Street Circuit was to be the first new track to be added to the calendar under Liberty’s ownership. The 22-turn Hermann Tilke designed circuit makes use of both existing roads plus a purpose-built section of track. Construction work on the facilities began in March 2019, one year prior to the first Grand Prix.

The track was designed with overtaking in mind and draws inspiration from classic sections of iconic tracks, such as the opening section of the Nurburgring, Suzuka’s famous esses and the tight opening corners of Monaco’s street track. Speeds were expected to reach in excess of 330km/h on the 1.5km straight.

The 2020 Vietnam Grand Prix was first postponed, and later cancelled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The race was not included on the 2021 Formula 1 calendar. Hopes of the race taking place in the future have also been impacted by corruption charges against one of the key governement officials responsible for bringing Formula 1 to Vietnam.

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The Hanoi Street Circuit is a temporary street circuit that was designed to host Formula 1 racing.

The inagural Vietnam Grand Prix – originally scheduled for April 3-5, 2020 – was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The race has not been included on the Formula 1 calendar since, and it is not currently known if it will be included in the future or not.

How to get there

How to get to Hanoi and the Hanoi Street Circuit.

The capital of Vietnam is located in the northeast corner of the country, not far from the border with China. Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is the gateway to Hanoi and serves various domestic, regional and long-haul connections. The best way to get from the airport to the city (a distance of about 35km) is to take an official taxi or Grab car (the SE Asian equivalent of Uber).

The Hanoi Street Circuit can be found in the Nam Từ Liêm district, a business area to the west of the centre. The mobility plan has not yet been announced for the 2020 Vietnam Grand Prix, but the best way to get from the Old Quarter to the circuit is likely to be the aforementioned Grab. There are also bus services to the My Dinh Bus Station, 30 minutes’ walk from the circuit.

Where to stay

Where to stay for the Vietnam Grand Prix in Hanoi

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While there are some nice hotels near the circuit (notably the Intercontinental Hotel in the Landmark Tower), the best place to soak up the sights and sounds of Hanoi is in the Old Quarter. This is where some of the city’s best touristic sites, restaurants and nightlife can be found. For a more relaxed stay in the city away from the hustle and bustle, you can also consider staying in one of the hotels around West Lake. The areas of Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh also have a good selection of accommodation close to the Old Quarter.

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