S. Korea Formula 1-ready after 2010 errors
Thursday, 15 September 2011
The Korea International Circuit of the Formula One (F1) Grand Prix is seen in Yeongam, about 380 km south of Seoul, in this picture released on October 12, 2010. F1 race officials have given the go ahead for the inaugural South Korean Grand Prix later this month, organisers said today after concerns the circuit was not up to standard. The South Korean race is scheduled for October 24. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea's Formula One Grand Prix will be a more enjoyable experience this year, organisers promised, after last year's inaugural race sparked widespread spectator complaints.
The Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAVO) said this year's race weekend from October 14 to 16 would be 'far more entertaining... and more satisfactory'.
'Many of our managerial shortcomings were exposed regarding issues in parking, transportation and accommodation,' it said in a statement. KAVO, a joint venture between private firm M-Bridge Holdings and the South Jeolla provincial government, came under fire for delayed work and sloppy marketing and operations after the inaugural event.
The track in the south-western county of Yeongam was completed only two weeks before the race and organisers were forced to give away thousands of free tickets and to discount others to help fill seats. Apart from in the grandstands, organisers were unable to finish construction of permanent seating areas on time.
Credit: THE STRAITS TIMES (www.straitstimes.com)
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