Vietnam Grand Prix F1 Racing 2020 - Everything You Need to Know

Noted by a reporter, in 20 April 2019, at 19:00, at the area around My Dinh stadium, the event "Vietnam F1 Grand Prix Launch", held by Vietnam Grand Prix Company and organized by Heineken Silver, had attracted a lot of audiences. They came an hour early to witness the world’s famous Aston Martin Red Bull team showed the top speed of the cars Real F1 racing.

The Grand Prix F1 racing will bring to Vietnam, especially to Hanoi capital an opportunity for international exchange and tourism. F1 is a solid bridge between Vietnam and other countries in the world, which do a great deal to attract for Vietnam a large number of visitors.

Furthermore, a race with great charisma will promote the image of Vietnam to international visitors from the ancient beauty of Hanoi to the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes, like Ha Long Bay or Ninh Binh. This is truly a great opportunity for Vietnam tourism and the capital of Hanoi in particular.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIETNAM GRAND PRIX

Time

Although a weekend in April 2020 was choosen to be the racing date, the exact date of the Vietnam GP is not officially announced. We will update the information as soon as the date is comfirmed. At this time, you can start to find some essential Vietnam travel guides for your furture trip and make a list of the best things to see and do in Vietnam. If you need any further support, our Vietnamtravels.co.za consultants will assist you the best way we can.

Location & Circuit Design

The Hanoi Feasibility Group provides the idea of appropriate track’s locations and layouts. Moreover, they associated CAD (Computer Aided Design) data to F1’s Motorsports team, which subsequently creates a simulation model of the circuit to carry out lap simulation analysis.

In particular, the final design will be decided by F1’S Motorsports team or circuit design company Tilke – the designers of numerous F1’s best tracks, Ha Noi authorities, the FIA and the race promoter. 

 
The pit building

F1 Hanoi race track with a length of 5.57 km, including 22 classic corners, is strictly ensured with technical safety standards. Districts that the track goes through are My Dinh 1, My Dinh 2, Me Tri and Phu Do wards (Nam Tu Liem District). . The worth mentioned features are the inspiration from famous corners and sequence of corners from F1 tracks in Monaco, Japan, Malaysia, and the Nurburgring. Other than these, the track will have 2 - 3 long straight routes. 

This street circuit promises to bring the most intense and amazing motorsport race to every drivers as well as spectators from all around the world. 

How to Get to the Vietnam GP

To transfer around in Hanoi, especially from the city center to the area of Vietnam Grand Prix, which takes about 20 minutes of driving, you can choose aming these means of transport: 

• Grab: a transporting service, available for motorbike version and car, but you have to install the app to call the vehicle. Grab in Hanoi city operate on a large scale, so it won’t take much time to wait for an available one.
• Taxi: widely runs. However, beware of being overcharged. The driver might drive you to route further to get more money.
• Motorbike: if you can ride the vehicle, you can hire one at your hotel or motorbike hiring agents (ask the hotel manager for more info). The fee ranges from 5$ to 7$ a day. Fuel is on your account

Ticket

The tickets for the F1 Racing in Vietnam 2020 are now available for sale with 3 types as followed:

General Admission (GA) ticket allows you to choose your best spot around the circuit to watch the race. This type of ticket does not reserve a seat so that you can check - in a bit early to get your favorite location. Furthermore, you will have a chance to join in many interesting activities taking place during the event such as exhibitions, entertaining performances and cultural festivals.

Grandstand Ticket comes with 3 different types: premium grandstand, standard grandstand and unreserved grandstand. Located at the prime locations, the granstands will definitely bring the most advantage views to the spectators.

For more ticket details and secure a seat at the Vietnam Grand Prix F1 Racing, please see: https://www.f1vietnamgp.com/

OTHER THINGS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR TRIP TO VIETNAM GRAND PRIX

To the fans who travel a long way to witness with your own eyes the intense game, there must be tons of things you need to put in consideration when setting foot for the first time in Vietnam. Here are the top things you should care about.

1. Vietnam Visa

Get your toursit visa to Vietnam via:

• Visa on arrival (VOA) – recommended
• Vietnam E - visa
• Vietnam embassy in your country

In general, depending on your nationality, a tourist can have 15 – 30 days of staying duration. You can check out this ultimate guides to get Vietnam visa to know more about the procedures, requirements and more info. 

2. Accommodation

Our best recommendation for accommodation in Hanoi is in Hoan Kiem District (20 - minute drive from the area of the Grand Prix) where you can find a great number of hotels, which vary from prices and be near to many top places of interests, such as Hanoi Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the colorful night market. The center of Hanoi is also a heaven of street food offering delicious dishes from traditional Vietnamese to Western cuisine.

As Vietnam GP is an international event and April is happened to be the peak tourist season, hotels and other staying options will be in high demand. Visitors should book the accommodation in advance after the offical racing date is released to reserve the best place. 

3. What to Eat in Hanoi

Vietnam cuisine has always had delicious dishes with countless unique and delicate flavors. Along with that is the spicy characteristic, sending cleverly and conscientiously the taste to the Vietnamese and tourists from abroad will have to give praise. Let's join in the foodie adventure through Hanoi's savoury dishes.

♦ Pho 

Which list of Vietnamese dishes is completed without pho? It is almost impossible to walk through a block of big cities in Vietnam without meeting a hungry crowd at a favorite Pho restaurant. Simple main ingredients include rich broth, rice noodle, some herbs, and chicken or beef. This dish is delicious, cheap to enjoy at any time in the day.

♦ Bun Cha 

Bun Cha is white vermicelli dish with grilled meat on the blisters and the charcoal flavor that add a bowl of sauce. The bowl of meat and sauce filled with papaya and served with fresh vegetables. Bun Cha is one famous dish that received a compliment from President Barack Obama when he arrived in Vietnam for the conference.

♦ Cha Ca

A signature dish of Hanoi that has been existed for over 100 years. Cha Ca is a must - try dish in Hanoi which is a perfect combination of tumeric - marinated fish served with vermicelli and herbs. The most famous Cha Ca restaurant in town is Cha Ca La Vong located in No. 14 Cha Ca Street. 

♦ Banh My

Banh My is one of the most popular street foods in Vietnam. The crispy baguette is stuffed with every kinds of delicious fillings that you can think of, from pork pate, barbecued pork to French fries and fried fermented pork. They also add some Vietnamese herbs and a special chilli sauce to make the flavor spot on.

♦ Banh Cuon 

Banh Cuon describes as a roll of rice flour cake with mushrooms and pork as the filling. This is one delicious and delicate dish, especially when eaten hot.

4. Other Destinations You Should Check Out

If you travel to Vietnam for the F1 racing, don't miss out on a chance to explore the beauty of this country which owns many splendid natural spetacles and unique culture. It is possible to make a short trip to the surrounding areas of Hanoi before and after the race. It promises to bring the unforgettable experiences for you and your family.

Halong Bay 

170 km far from Hanoi, Ha Long Bay is one of the famous tourist destinations in Vietnam and be recognized by UNESCO as the world natural heritage. This place is an artistic masterpiece of nature with thousands of exotic stone islands and limestone caves, creating a picture that is both lively and mysterious. Cool atmosphere, serene beauty of the blue sea, white sand, immense islands creates beautiful poetic and lyrical landscapes with, which has made thousands of hearts melted.

A tour from Hanoi with the wonderful cruise on Halong bay will definitely be a perfect choice for relaxation for you and your loved ones.

Imagine waking up on this tranquil bay

Ninh Binh 

Located 90 km to the south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh is one of the provinces favored by nature. With many scenic spots and unique indigenous tribes, visitors will have the opportunity to discover exciting experiences. Also situated in the region, Trang An eco-tourism area with majestic nature, stupa and ancient temples form a picture from the fairy tale.

Exploring deeper to the province, Tam Coc - Bich Dong perfectly preserves the pristine natural beauty and an ancient temple complex over hundreds of years old. No word can describe precisely the beauty of Ninh Binh, so make a trip here yourself and draw us the picture of your perspective.

For those who are interested in history and the memerizing countryside's landscape, an exploration to the old capitals of Vietnam is a great option  to take a look at.

Mua Cave - a photogenic spot in Ninh Binh

Mai Chau - Pu Luong 

Just about 140 km from the southwest of Hanoi, you will get lost to a natural paradise of Mai Chau and Pu Luong that highlight for dreamy views of mountains, evergreen jungle, and the lush green terraced rice fields. Surrounding the area are numerous of limestones, and at the mountains foot, a fertile valley with flower fields and tribal villages are peaceful lie-downs.

People come here is eager to learn the culture, unique customs and traditions of the Thai people, or enjoy the dishes with the unique flavor of the mountainous areas, drink wine and participate in traditional dancing. A trekking tour between these 2 destinations are also available for those who wish to add a little of adventure to their trip.

Nature lovers may want to check out 2 day tour Hanoi - Mai Chau to experience the unique culture of ethnic people

In summary, the event is so meaningful to the fans globally and Vietnam – the host country. Through the F1 race, the spectators have a reason both to witness the favorite sport and experience a beautiful country. Also, to this nation, they will receive a large amount of foreigners and have a big chance to develop country tourism. If you are a fan of this global sport, then you will have prepared carefully for the arrival in Vietnam. But you should pack more clothes in your luggage, and more money in your account since the beauty of the country is irresistible. In 2020, for the race and the breathtaking beauty, you might want to last your visit longer.