F1 news 2022: Vietnam Grand Prix, abandoned track, feature, mayor jailed on corruption charges, why was the race cancelled

The inaugural Vietnamese Grand Prix was cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The spectator stands have been removed and most of Hanoi's motor race circuit is empty. Vietnam signed a 10-year deal with Formula One in 2018. It cost Vietnam $60 million a year. Mayor Nguyen Duc Chung was arrested and jailed on corruption charges. HANNOI was absent from the 2023 race schedule announced last month. State media said city authorities ruled out hosting the race between 2022 and 2029. There is still a growing F1 fanbase in Vietnam. A source close to the event said the future of F1000 in Hana is gloomy.