Korean Grand Prix facts for kids
| Korean International Circuit | |
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| Race information | |
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| Circuit length | 5.615 km |
| Race length | 308.630 km |
| Laps | 55 |
The Korean Grand Prix was a major Formula One car race that took place in South Korea. Formula One is the highest class of international auto racing. These races feature incredibly fast open-wheel cars.
It was first announced on October 2, 2006, that South Korea would host a Formula One race starting in 2010. The race was held at a special track called the Korean International Circuit. This circuit was built just for the Grand Prix.
The plan was for the circuit to be ready by July 2010. The organizers had a seven-year agreement to host the race. They also had an option to continue hosting it for another five years after that.
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Getting Ready for the Race
After getting the money needed, the race was set for October 17, 2010. This date was put on the official Formula One calendar by the FIA. The FIA is the main group that organizes motor sports around the world.
On December 10, 2009, the people organizing the event said they were on track. They planned to finish building the circuit by July 5, 2010. One big challenge they faced was finding enough places for all the Formula One staff and fans to stay.
Even with some worries, the first Korean Grand Prix happened as planned. The Korean International Circuit passed its final check on October 12, 2010. This meant the track was safe and ready for the big race.
Race Winners
The Korean Grand Prix was held for a few years. Here are the drivers and teams who won.
Drivers with Multiple Wins
Some drivers were very successful at the Korean Grand Prix.
| Wins | Driver | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Sebastian Vettel |
2011, 2012, 2013 |
Teams with Multiple Wins
Certain car constructors, or teams, also had great success.
| Wins | Constructor | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Red Bull |
2011, 2012, 2013 |
Winners by Year
Here is a list of all the winners for each year the Korean Grand Prix was held.
| Year | Race Title | Driver | Constructor | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Korean Grand Prix |  Fernando Alonso |
 Ferrari |
Korean International Circuit |
| 2011 | Korean Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel |
Red Bull-Renault |
Korean International Circuit |
| 2012 | Korean Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel |
Red Bull-Renault |
Korean International Circuit |
| 2013 | Korean Grand Prix | Sebastian Vettel |
Red Bull-Renault |
Korean International Circuit |
See also
In Spanish: Gran Premio de Corea del Sur para niños
