Fan backlash to Vietnam GP announcement

Fan backlash to Vietnam GP announcement

Originally written by Joas van Wingerden. This version is a translation.

Wednesday 7 November 2018 11:57

Liberty Media's attempt to expand Formula 1's global appeal hasn't always been well-received by some fans, and it was no different following confirmation that 2020 will feature a Vietnam Grand Prix for the first time. Whether the addition of another street circuit, neglect of more classic venues, or just chasing the money – F1's owners once again came in for criticism after Wednesday's announcement.

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We want track circuits. Not street circuits. This isn't formula e — Niall (@Nrichards678) November 7, 2018

ah nice
ANOTHER street circuit, because that’s what the sport needs — ecksoal (@ecksoal) November 7, 2018

pic.twitter.com/l0LFhTsgpn — YaVolik #7 (@YaVolik) November 7, 2018

Save Silverstone first — Amy Hemmings ???? (@amemegzxxx) November 7, 2018

More rubbish, please bring back our iconic circuits
Estoril, Portugal
Jerez, Spain
Sepang, Malaysia
Zandvoort, Nederlands
Istanbul Park, Turkey
Autódromo de Oscar Gálvez, Argentina#F1 #BringBackHistory — Nathan Corbani (@AussieF1Fanatic) November 7, 2018

They forgot the real racing tracks, with history and pedigree, just for the money. It sucks, another street circuit, that nobody knows if it's gonna deliver, why remove Baku if they wanted a street circuit so much? — Edgar González C. (@EdGonCas7) November 7, 2018

How about returning to circuits with actual motorsport history? Circuits that had great racing and were popular. Nah, all about that money. — TheBassist. (@Steve65462) November 7, 2018