Formula One's governing body has given the green light for the inaugural South Korean Grand Prix later this month, organisers said on Tuesday after concerns the circuit would not be up to standard.
The track in Yeongam, about four hours' drive from Seoul, has passed final inspections by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) race director, the Korean organisers Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAVO) said.
The South Korean race is scheduled for October 24, but there had been questions about whether the circuit would be ready on time, with delays pushing back the inspections which had been initially scheduled for last month."
"The Korea International Circuit has been constructed to the highest standards, and will become the epicentre of motorsport in the country," KAVO chief Chung Yung-cho said.
Cancellation would have had a major impact on the world championship outcome, with five drivers vying for the title with just three races to go.
Australian Mark Webber of the Red Bull team increased his lead to 14 points after finishing second in Japan at the weekend behind team mate Sebastian Vettel.
