Tag: Formula 1

In an effort to boost tourism in the country, Vietnam plans to host a Formula One race in 2020 in Hanoi. The race will be 5.565-kilometer street circuit and the event is expected to be in April 2020. It was announced by Vingroup JSC, who signed a multi-year deal to host the Grand Prix. With the event, Vietnam government envisions to woo more foreign tourists to the country to reduce its dependency on export to strengthen the economy. It is expected that the number of tourists to increase by 30 per cent by the end of 2018, counting around 16 million ... Read more

Mumbai Marine Drive area will soon become one of the world’s top water sports destinations to have  events like Formula 1 racing and Grand Prix. The government is planning to develop Mumabi as the hub of cruise tourism in the country. Marine Drive, Kanhoji Angre Island, Mandwa, Alibaug and Vijaydurg would be developed as eye-catching tourist destinations under this project. “In order to attract tourists, water sports activities are being planned in and around Marine Drive are, to have events like Ferrari Formula 1 nd Granprix. Mandwa will be transformed as a wellness destination with facilities for activities like Yoga ... Read more

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, announced that they have renewed and expanded their partnership until the end of 2022. Emirates has been an F1 Global Partner since 2013, and the renewed agreement will see the airline enjoy an expanded branding and consumer activation presence at over 15 races on the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar across Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. The renewed agreement, which came into effect at the start of the current 2018 season in March with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, also includes Emirates ... Read more