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Abandoned $600m F1 Circuit in Vietnam: Nature’s Takeover Revealed in Shocking Footage

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
April 25, 2025
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Abandoned $600m F1 Circuit in Vietnam: Nature’s Takeover Revealed in Shocking Footage

Abandoned $600 Million F1 Circuit in Vietnam Overtaken by Nature

In a shocking turn of events, Vietnam’s multi-million dollar Formula 1 circuit in Hanoi has been left to ruin, with nature reclaiming what was once a pinnacle of motorsport ambition.

Initially planned to be a groundbreaking addition to the Formula 1 calendar, the $600 million track was set to host its inaugural race in April 2020, only to see those dreams dashed by the unforeseen impact of the global pandemic.

Designed by the renowned Hermann Tilke, the circuit boasted a unique layout combining the city streets of Hanoi with purpose-built sections, promising a thrilling spectacle for both drivers and fans. However, due to a series of unfortunate events, including the arrest of a key stakeholder on corruption charges, the Vietnamese Grand Prix never came to fruition.

Now, years after its completion, the once state-of-the-art facilities lie in disrepair. The pit buildings stand as eerie reminders of what could have been, while the track itself is marred by overgrown vegetation and crumbling infrastructure. Potholes scar the once-smooth surface, and faded road markings tell a story of neglect and abandonment.

Despite the desolation, remnants of the circuit’s grandeur still linger. The grid boxes on the start line remain eerily untouched, frozen in time as a haunting reminder of the race that never happened. The decay of the grand pit building serves as a somber reflection of dashed hopes and faded glory.

While the track may have never echoed with the roar of F1 engines, its legacy lives on in the world of esports, where virtual races have kept the spirit of the Hanoi circuit alive.

As nature continues its relentless march over the abandoned F1 circuit, one can’t help but wonder what might have been. The legacy of Vietnam’s forgotten Grand Prix serves as a cautionary tale of ambition unfulfilled and dreams left to wither in the shadow of what could have been.

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