The organization of a South Korean Grand Prix is the result of an agreement between Bernie Ecclestone and the Korea Auto Valley Operation. The construction of the circuit is entrusted to Hermann Tilke.
This plans a semi-permanent route, with a city to be built around 2020 around the circuit. The provisional part runs along the sea and will allow spectators to observe the race from hotels or boats. On the permanent part we will find shops and restaurants to satisfy a wide audience. One of the characteristics of the circuit is the presence of walls on the edge of the track at the start and end of the route, hence a certain danger.
The construction, which was to be completed in July 2010, was significantly delayed, so much so that the cancellation of the Grand Prix was discussed at length before approval at the last minute, on October 11, two weeks before the race. Ultimately, the race took place but in catastrophic conditions. The circuit was flooded with rain and, as the track was unable to properly drain the water, the race started 1 hour 45 minutes late.