Hanoi circuit guide: a look a the twists, turns and monster straights that will host the inaugural Vietnam GP. An exciting new venue will adorn F1’s calendar.

The Hanoi Street Circuit is Formula 1’s latest venture in Asia. With a track that takes inspiration from iconic venues worldwide, which has been designed with overtaking in mind, the inaugural Vietnam Grand Prix is set to be a thriller.

The Hanoi Street Circuit joins the Formula 1 calendar in 2020. Along with the Dutch Grand Prix, it is one of two new additions to the schedule. The circuit is the first new venue to be added to the F1 calendar under the ownership of Liberty Media. The sport had previously explored the possibility of a Vietnam Grand Prix under the guidance of Bernie Ecclestone, but this was halted prior to Ecclestone being ousted from his role (click here to get your Tickets for the 2020 Vietnam GP)

The Vietnam Grand Prix was officially announced in November 2018 and is F1’s fourth race in Asia, along with Japan, China and Singapore. It is hoped that the event will follow in the footsteps of those successful events, rather than disappear in the way that the Korean and Indian events did.

The circuit is located in the Nam Từ Liêm district of Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi. Designed by Hermann Tilke, the track combines both a permanent section of race track and public roads. It takes inspiration from a variety of existing circuits, including the Nurburgring, Suzuka, Monaco and Sepang. The 0.9 mile straight is one of the longest on the calendar. Originally, Hanoi Street Circuit had 22 corners, but the design was updated in December 2019, with an extra corner added in the final sector to improve safety. Work began on building the circuit in March 2019, and the pit complex was completed in January 2020.

Hanoi Street Circuit has been designed with overtaking in mind – so it should be quite the spectacle for drivers and fans alike.