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The Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 will still take place as its schedule on April 5. Photo Fox Sports Asia

The department said the F1 race would spread the Vietnamese image to the world.

Earlier, the Chinese Grand Prix, scheduled for April 19, was postponed due to the deadly virus, causing doubts over the inaugural Vietnam race, which will be held in Hanoi, 100 miles from the border with China.

The event’s organising board said preparations were on schedule and confirmed the race would take place as planned.

CEO of F1 Ross Brawn also said that the Vietnam Grand Prix would happen on schedule. — VNS

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia confirmed as Vietnam F1’s supporting race

Porsche Carrera Cup Asia confirmed as Vietnam F1’s supporting race

The Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) has confirmed that the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA) will be a support race for the Formula 1 VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 in Hanoi in April.