Crowds throng Vietnam F1 site for sneak peek

[Viet]

The crowds in Hanoi getting a taste of Formula One racing on Saturday as David Coulthard performs tricks such as "doughnuts" in his Red Bull car during a preview of next year's Vietnam Grand Prix.PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE



HANOI • Tens of thousands of spectators turned out in Hanoi on Saturday to watch a demonstration at the site of Formula One's Vietnamese Grand Prix circuit by former F1 racer David Coulthard and fellow British driver Jake Dennis.

"Obviously, it's a great privilege to be here in Vietnam. I believe there were over 50,000 people here, which is amazing. I definitely won't forget it," Dennis told the state-run Vietnam Television channel after the drives outside My Dinh National Stadium.

The demonstration drives in a Red Bull car comprised largely of "doughnuts", when the driver rotates the rear or front of the vehicle around the opposite set of wheels in a continuous circular motion.

"We hope that in one year's time, the grand prix will be a great success," Dennis added of the race which will make its debut next year.

Coulthard also hailed the energy of the crowd, adding: "It was pretty dusty out there but, in fairness to the city, they're building a grand prix track on this site as we speak and it (the crowd) just added to the visual aspect."

The race will be staged from April 2020 on a 5.565km street circuit. It will use new track and roads around Hanoi's My Dinh National Stadium in the city's Tu Liem district.

Construction of the track, which has been designed by the German company Tilke Engineers & Architects, began last month.

Vietnam will be only the third South-east Asian country to host a grand prix, after Malaysia and Singapore and is the first new race announced under Liberty Media's ownership of the sport.

Hanoi authorities had stated that funding for the race will come from the private sector and that there will be no government subsidy.

Property conglomerate Vingroup had signed a 10-year multi-million-dollar deal with F1 last year reported in state media to be costing Vietnam US$60 million (S$81 million) per year.

The sport is not particularly popular in the country, although Vietnamese sports fans follow even minor tournaments involving national teams.

F1 chief Jean Todt last month hailed the grand prix in Hanoi as a great opportunity to open doors for people with "a passion" for motor sport in South-east Asia.


https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/formula-one/crowds-throng-vietnam-f1-site-for-sneak-peek

 

[Viet]

Can we copy the success of Singapore F1?

@Mista @sinait

Uncertainty but one thing is certain: Vietnam F1 circuit with two long straight lanes will offer the drivers to accelerate the cars to 335 kmh. Faster than Singapore F1

 

[sinait]

Can we copy the success of Singapore F1?

@Mista @sinait

Uncertainty but one thing is certain: Vietnam F1 circuit with two long straight lanes will offer the drivers to accelerate the cars to 335 kmh. Faster than Singapore F1

Good for Vietnam.
Should bring in lots of tourists to Vietnam.

Good also it is no longer held in Singapore.
I don't watch F1 and they cordon off the city roads causing inconvenience.
My friend is sad though, he volunteers at every F1 race.
.

 

[Mista]

Good for Vietnam.
Should bring in lots of tourists to Vietnam.

Good also it is no longer held in Singapore.
I don't watch F1 and they cordon off the city roads causing inconvenience.
My friend is sad though, he volunteers at every F1 race.
.

I thought we are hosting until 2021?

Worked as a part-time waiter before at one of the hotels. The money is good, $800+ for 3.5 days of work. The labor crunch is real, my friends were serving in the cabinet ministers' room as a part-time waiter and I had to help out in arranging their cutlery etc beforehand. I think they needed young Singaporeans to serve in that specific short period of time. But can you imagine, they had to find part-time waiters to serve Lee Hsien Loong?

I managed to enjoy the views and food. In addition I've also witnessed how the wealthy (Singaporeans and tourists) were splurging in the after party, and how models are throwing themselves at rich guys. It's quite eye-opening lol.

Can we copy the success of Singapore F1?

Well, Singapore's unique selling point is a F1 race right through the city center and I don't think many cities can offer the same tbh. The skyline view is one thing, the planning and efficiency is another.

It's like having a race, albeit not as iconic, right in the middle of Manhattan, Pudong or Shinjuku. You have to cordon the city roads and reroute the traffic into a busy city which puts a lot of stress on other existing infrastructure. I mean many cities are already facing traffic congestion into the city center in their everyday commute, but we have the experience because we hold a National Parade in the city-center every year.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/24127798

 

[sinait]

I thought we are hosting until 2021?

Worked as a part-time waiter before at one of the hotels. The money is good, $800+ for 3.5 days of work. The labor crunch is real, my friends were serving in the cabinet ministers' room as a part-time waiter and I had to help out in arranging their cutlery etc beforehand. I think they needed young Singaporeans to serve in that specific short period of time. But can you imagine, they had to find part-time waiters to serve Lee Hsien Loong?

I managed to enjoy the views and food. In addition I've also witnessed how the wealthy (Singaporeans and tourists) were splurging in the after party, and how models are throwing themselves at rich guys. It's quite eye-opening lol.



Well, Singapore's unique selling point is a F1 race right through the city center and I don't think many cities can offer the same tbh. The skyline view is one thing, the planning and efficiency is another.

It's like having a race, albeit not as iconic, right in the middle of Manhattan, Pudong or Shinjuku. You have to cordon the city roads and reroute the traffic into a busy city which puts a lot of stress on other existing infrastructure. I mean many cities are already facing traffic congestion into the city center in their everyday commute, but we have the experience because we hold a National Parade in the city-center every year.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/24127798

Oh ya, they extended the contract to 2021.
Good, I will also go earn $800+ for 4 days work.
But must not involve a lot of standing or walking.
Hopefully they will consider senior citizens and not only the young ones, ha ha.
I will serve Lee Hsien Loong.
He will be surprised and glad(?) to see me.

My friend, not young as well, work FOC as a volunteer marshal and he say many vying for the job for a close up view of the races instead of clever you earning good money.

You will be surprised how much money is spent on hosting all these events.
I once worked driving a BMW for dignitaries to the Air Show.
BMW is parked under the shade of a tree and just next to the venue.
No walking long distance from the hot car park with exorbitant charges.
Got to see the Air Show with no crowds on the first day.
.

 

[Viet]

I thought we are hosting until 2021?

Worked as a part-time waiter before at one of the hotels. The money is good, $800+ for 3.5 days of work. The labor crunch is real, my friends were serving in the cabinet ministers' room as a part-time waiter and I had to help out in arranging their cutlery etc beforehand. I think they needed young Singaporeans to serve in that specific short period of time. But can you imagine, they had to find part-time waiters to serve Lee Hsien Loong?

I managed to enjoy the views and food. In addition I've also witnessed how the wealthy (Singaporeans and tourists) were splurging in the after party, and how models are throwing themselves at rich guys. It's quite eye-opening lol.



Well, Singapore's unique selling point is a F1 race right through the city center and I don't think many cities can offer the same tbh. The skyline view is one thing, the planning and efficiency is another.

It's like having a race, albeit not as iconic, right in the middle of Manhattan, Pudong or Shinjuku. You have to cordon the city roads and reroute the traffic into a busy city which puts a lot of stress on other existing infrastructure. I mean many cities are already facing traffic congestion into the city center in their everyday commute, but we have the experience because we hold a National Parade in the city-center every year.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/24127798

Hanoi f1 will be a street race as well. Singapore with iconic buildings is certainly miles ahead.

Oh ya, they extended the contract to 2021.
Good, I will also go earn $800+ for 4 days work.
But must not involve a lot of standing or walking.
Hopefully they will consider senior citizens and not only the young ones, ha ha.
I will serve Lee Hsien Loong.
He will be surprised and glad(?) to see me.

My friend, not young as well, work FOC as a volunteer marshal and he say many vying for the job for a close up view of the races instead of clever you earning good money.

You will be surprised how much money is spent on hosting all these events.
I once worked driving a BMW for dignitaries to the Air Show.
BMW is parked under the shade of a tree and just next to the venue.
No walking long distance from the hot car park with exorbitant charges.
Got to see the Air Show with no crowds on the first day.
.

I don’t think you have a chance. F1 usually prefers hot chicks.

 

[Mista]

My friend, not young as well, work FOC as a volunteer marshal and he say many vying for the job for a close up view of the races instead of clever you earning good money.

You can still enjoy seeing models doing a fashion walk for some lingerie brand in the after party lol. Not my type though.

There are many Western tourists who request for us to dance with them. Then there's this Australian tourist who keeps on praising how great LKY is, and I don't know what to reply him lmao.