Feasibility study for Formula 1 in Panama  advances

Reports are circulating in automobile networks that  a feasibility study is being developed for the introduction of Formula 1 to Panama

According to the study dated October 2019 and is signed by Mallol Arquitectos, the site would be the Cinta Costera and part of Calle 50 reports TVN.

It is noted that this project takes three years of study and that there are significant advances.

The five-kilometer race route would    17 curves and 5 kilometers long passing through the tourist pints of the metropolis.

The circuit design is on the Coastal Belt from the Photographic Parador, next to the Yacht and Fishing Club to the Paitilla Hospital, continue on Calle 53  in Marbella and take Calle 50 to return to the Cinta Costera along Aquilino

“Because of the air connection, the tourist spots, the dollar and other advantages, Panama is an excellent tourist option. Panama should be a place to offer top-level sporting events i, “said the Chilean race driver Emilio Carreiro.

Solly Betesh, national champion of the GTs, said: “It  is  quite positive and well advanced and is almost closed.”

Among advantages highlighted by the study are: beachfront location; open streets; central space for pits, paddock and support areas; many hotels in the area; surrounding areas open for events and spectators; existing pedestrian bridges.