Race Date: 14 Oct 2012

Circuit Name: Korea International Circuit

Number of Laps: 55

Circuit Length: 5.615 km

Race Distance: 308.630 km

Lap Record: 1:50.257 - F Alonso (2010)

Formula One Betting Online: The second annual Korean Grand Prix is set for October 14 at 3:00 PM local Korea time, which is actually 2:00 in the morning back here on the East Coast, so needless to say, many will miss out on this exciting new event. Make sure you are not one of those. Get in your Formula One wagering by placing your bet on the 2012 Korean Grand Prix before you nod off, then check the results come dawn.

Only the third race in the history of the event, 2010 saw the inaugural Korean Grand Prix run to success, as the Spaniard Fernando Alonso became the first Korean Grand Prix winner in history. Remember that little fact for trivia down the road.

The track creatively known as the Korean International Circuit, is unique, as it holds the largest straight away of any Asian Grand Prix. Between turns two and three lays a 1.2 km stretch that allows drivers to really open the throttle. However, turn three is devastatingly sharp, so drivers will need to prepare for a tight shift to the right.

Designed by the famous Herman Tilke, this circuit in the town of Yeongam is the start of a new hot spot in southern South Korea. Designs for high-class accommodations are already in place to turn Yeongam into a South Korean version of Abu Dhabi.

Drivers will race through a permanent track into a temporary road section, past a beautiful harbor side view, and finishing in front of a grandstand that holds 16,000 people. In all, the track holds a capacity of 135,000 people.

Look for Alonso to attempt to win the first two Korean Grand Prix back to back and put himself in a position to make a run at the whole thing, as the Formula One season eyes the final race.

2011 Korean Grand Prix Winner - Sebastian Vettel claims 10th win of the season as Red Bull wrap up constructors' title

A week ago Vettel was marginally disappointed not to have sealed his place as the youngest back-to-back and two-time champion in F1 history with victory in Japan, instead settling for third at Suzuka.

Seven days on and Vettel underlined his title-winning status with another faultless display in today's Korean Grand Prix, finishing 12 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton who fought valiantly to hold off Mark Webber for the final 20 laps.

Vettel still has a shot at equalling Michael Schumacher's record of 13 wins in a season, but will have to take the chequered flag in the final three races in India, Abu Dhabi and Brazil to do so.

Coming into this race at the Korea International Circuit, Red Bull held a 130-point cushion over nearest rivals McLaren.

After taking first and third, and with the McLaren duo second and fourth with Jenson Button off the podium for the first time in five races, the gap is now 140 with just 129 available.

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