I.

RELATED TOPICS

The event naturally begs the question: Can Manila host a Formula One event in the near future?
Asean neighbors have paved the way, with Malaysia constructing a racetrack specifically to F1 standards
and holding its first F1 Grand Prix in 1999. Nine years later, Singapore literally took over the spotlights as
it hosted the first night race in F1 history. Aside from the nighttime setting, what makes the event
attractive is its being held on the regular streets of the city-state, with its landmark buildings such as the
Fullerton Hotel and the Esplanade serving as a photogenic backdrop. The intention is no doubt to
emulate the success of racing on the original street circuit, the glamorous Monaco.

What excites more is that Manila has been a host of the FIA Sport Conference in June 2018.
Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, also known as FIA is the caretaker of motorsport events
across the globe. Prior to Manila, places like Goodwood, Munich, Mexico City, Turin, and Geneva hosted
the FIA Sport Conference.

While the possibilities of an F1 race in the Philippines are high, the event might not be organised
in Manila due to logistic and traffic issues. It is also to be noted that the F1 race in the Philippines may
actually end up being a street circuit race rather than a proper circuit race. The reason is being the non-
availability of professional circuits of F1 standard. And building a new circuit will certainly take a hell lot
of money and time.

But then, who knows? Maybe our government officials—they who have been aggressively
building new infrastructure left and right—know something we don’t.

II. CASE STUDIES

A. Buddh International Circuit

Buddh International Circuit has been designed

as one of the fastest, most exciting motor racing
circuits in the world, is well suited to the requirements
of powerful, high-spec racing cars and motorcycles and
will host some of the most challenging motorsports
events on the planet. The track’s combination of 16
corners, high-speed straights and dramatic changes in
elevation has been designed to provide ample
opportunities for overtaking, which is what makes
motor racing exciting. At the same time, in terms of adherence to safety norms and regulations, run-off
areas, medical facilities, facilities for the media and overall infrastructure, BIC will be among the best in
the world.
 BUDDH INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT: FACT SHEET
Length:
5.14km
Turns: 16
Highest point of elevation: 14m
Width of the track: Between 18m – 20m
Top speeds on the circuit: About 320km/h, for an
F1 car Total seating capacity: About 120,000
Approximate cost of building the track: US$400 million Distance from New Delhi: 40km approx.

PADDOCK PLAN
An enclosed area behind the pits in which the teams keep their transporters and motor homes. There is
no admission to the public. It also includes parking spaces for participants and FIA officials.
B.SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
TRACK DESIGN
ANINFORMATION

LOCATION
Located in one of China's most economically developed regions of the Yangtze River
Delta, adjacent to Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, located in the northwest corner of
Shanghai's Jiading district, close to Shanghai International Automobile City in Jiading
New Town and construction.

2.8km
2
COMMERCIA
L
2.5km
2
Section of Main Grand Stand

Roof Structure

Concourse Level III

VIP Seating (A.C.)

Concourse Level II

Concourse Level I

Entrance Plazza

ELEVATIONS

Pit Garage Building

PIT-
LANE

PADDOCK
MEDIA CENTER PIT GARAGE
BUILDING

OFFICE OFFICE

PASSAGE WAY TO PADDOCK PASSAGE WAY FROM CONCOURSE

OFFICE OFFICE

SCHEMATIC PLAN SHOWING MEDIA CENTER SPACES

CATERING ROOM

PIT GARAGE
BUILDING

PLAN

BRIEFING ROOM
 BRIEFING ROOM

PLAN

C. SILVERSTONE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT

Like many UK historic tracks, Silverstone was built on the site of an old RAF
airfield with the original circuit making use of the three runways in a triangle
formation, so common to World War Two airfields.
The first race at the circuit is reported to have taken place in September 1947
between local resident Maurice Geoghegan and 11 friends who raced on a two-
mile ad-hoc circuit. The race was plagued by sheep wandering onto the circuit; the
event was nicknamed the 'Mutton Grand Prix' after Geoghegan hit one of the
unfortunate creatures, signalling the end for both car and sheep.
The following year the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) took a lease on the airfield
and set out a more formal circuit marked by hay bales. The layout still retained
use of the original runways and led to a circuit consisting of long straights
joined by hairpin corners. In 1949 the layout was revised to use the perimeter
track and this layout formed the circuit for the first Grand Prix held there in
1950.
In the presence of King George VI, the race was won by Nino Farino in his Alfa
Romeo, finishing two laps ahead of team-mate Luigi Faglioli. The start-line was
moved from Farm straight to the current location for the 1952 Grand Prix and the
layout remained largely unaltered for the next 35 years. The circuit continued to
host grand
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D.YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

BACKGROUND:

The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke,and is situated on Yas Island, about 30 minutes from the
capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. A 10-lane highway connects the airport, Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and
Abu Dhabi city center. Away from the track - a kilometre long drag strip - has been completed by the
north grandstand. A go kart track in the shape of a complex figure-of-eight has been constructed - to
act as a testing ground for local young driving talent, who will access the circuit's driving academy. In
addition, spectacular stadium sections of track bring spectators very close to the action, delivering a
unique electrifying experience. The architecture of the team buildings around the track will take their
cue
 D. SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

Sepang Circuit Details

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Event: Malaysian Grand Prix

Used Since: 1999

Type: Closed Circuit

Lap Dist.: 5.543 km

Lap Record Pole Record

Lap Record: 1:34.080 min

Date: 1 October 2017

F1 Driver: Sebastian Vettel

F1 Car: Ferrari SF70H

Speed: 212,104 km/h

V. Design Considerations

 Site connectivity

 Parking

 Transportation

 Site climatology

 Community (spectators)

Spectators are a crucial user group, not

only providing the economic support but the
spiritual and social cohesion that keeps these
venues and franchises afloat. Seating is a vital
component to the fan experience and is
traditionally accommodated by reconciling
comfort, safety, robustness, and economy.
While still considering these factors, this project
proposes a fifth dimension, and diversity. Grandstands have always been places that
shamelessly divide its spectators into various class systems. Thus, this project will attempt to
capitalize on such diversities in the seating and sight lines.

 Amenities
 By nature Grand Stand have a natural captive market, when people come to enjoy the
event there are operational amenities to ensure spectators needs and wants.

 Orientation

Orientation, layout and location on site will all influence

the amount of sun a building receives and therefore its year-
round temperatures and comfort, by topography, wind speed
and direction, the site’s relationship with the street, the
location of shade elements such as trees and neighboring
buildings, and vehicle access and parking. Other
considerations include access to views and cooling breezes.

 Acoustics

Acoustical site design uses the arrangement of buildings

on a tract of land to minimize noise impacts by capitalizing
on the site’s natural shape and contours.

 Water Supply System

A water supply system or water supply network is a system of engineered hydrologic and
hydraulic components which provide water supply.

 Power Supply System

 Racetrack considerations:

 Track Safety

 Parametric Design

 Track Geometry