Vietnam F1 racetrack named after Hanoi
The Formula One racetrack in Vietnam has been named Hanoi, for the nation’s capital, and its nine grandstands named after popular tourist destinations around the country.
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The main grandstand is named Thang Long, the historical name for Hanoi. The other stands are named Hai Phong, Ha Long, Hue, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Sai Gon, Can Tho, and Phu Quoc.
The inaugural Vietnam Grand Prix is to take place on 5 April this year, although the coronavirus outbreak has raised some doubts over whether it will go ahead as scheduled. Vietnam has reported 15 cases of the virus so far./.
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