The final 150m of the 5.6 km track was laid last week, along with the start/finish line to complete the 23-turn circuit, which features a unique hybrid design, fusing a street circuit’s characteristics with a permanent track layout and is the first of its kind.

The original surface sample was sent to laboratories in Singapore and Germany to undergo thorough testing to ensure it met all FIA requirements.

The Hanoi circuit, the third round of the 2020 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, will entertain Vietnamese spectators on April 3-5.