F1: Korean Grand Prix Under Rain; Safety Car Leads The Race

The inaugural season of the Korean Grand Prix at Yeongam is under torrent rain at the start of the race.  Race control and stewards decided to use the safety car at the start of the race with the yellow flag and markers flashing around the racetrack.  The organizer decided to have the red flag at Lap 4 to wait for the rain to stop and water in the track to dry up.

Sebastian Vettel still have the pole position followed by his RBR teammate Mark Webber.  Fernando Alonso of Ferrari is running third in the grid.  Heavy vacuum cleaner trucks were utilized to dry out water rain form the track. The race will resume at 16:05 ET.

Stay tuned for more updates of the Korean International Grand Prix.

F1: A Preview Of The New Korean Grand Prix Circuit

The new Korea International Circuit in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province has been cleared by FIA for its first taste of Formula1 racing scheduled on October 22 - 24, 2010. The circuit has been regarded by FIA as "Grade A" circuit complying all the requirements for an F1 race track.

The Korean race track is divided into three sectors with 18 corners and several long straights. It is 5.621 kms in distance and F1 will run the race in 55 laps with a total distance of 309.155 kms.  Take a tour of the new Korea International Circuit.

Red Bull's Mark Webber is leading the Driver's Championship with 220 points after completing 16 races for the season.  Tied for second place is teammate Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso with 206 points.  Red Bull F1 racing leads the pack in the Constructor's Championship with total aggregate score of 426 points.  Far behind RBR is McLaren Mercedes with 381 points.  It will be a no-holds barred  race in Korea for the F1's 17th race of the season.