Korean Grand Prix In Trouble: Should the FIA Act Before It’s Too Late?

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Published: June 4, 2010

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Amid rumours of constructional delays and national war concerns the Korean Grand Prix is under a massive amount of scrutiny. Many have suggested that the track will not be complete by race day in October.

And even if the track reaches a satisfactory standard recent tensions between South Korea, who will host the Grand Prix, and their neighbours North Korea have worried those who can see a war coming into fruition.

Sport is very rarely threatened by such an occurrence. It is not something you would expect to interfere. Yet sadly it can sometimes be a realistic possibility of concern.

So let's be honest, the Grand Prix should be cancelled here and now.

The constructional issues may be unfounded but the rising tensions are not. The two countries have been in conflict for too long and recent occurrences of sinking ships and blame games are doing nothing to reduce the abundance of hatred.

The FIA must look at the current situation and decide as a result what is best for the sport. Are they willing to put the spectators and the drivers under unnecessary risks just for the sake of a new track, and a new spotlight?

Maybe they should just delay the opening for the Korean International Circuit to a point in time when it is realistic to hold the event with security and safety at an acceptable level.

A downside to cancelling the Grand Prix would be the four week gap left between two of the final races in Japan and Brazil.  

This could leave an unwarranted anti-climax, considering the closeness in dates for the rest of the remaining Grand Prix.

Four weeks is long enough for spectators to either lose interest or lack a grip on the understanding of the season as it would stand. Many could drift away from the conclusion of the season in search of more exhilarating sporting events.

There should be nothing to stop the FIA acting swiftly now in an attempt to...
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