Seoul Street Circuit
Seoul Street Circuit at a glance
- Location
- Seoul, Seoul (special city)
- Type
- historic circuit (defunct)
- Length
- 2.618 km (1.627 mi)
- Turns
- 22
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2022
- Owner
- formerly City of Seoul (temporary street circuit; no longer laid out)
- Address
- Jamsil Sports Complex
Track map and layout
The Seoul Street Circuit was a temporary 2.618 km (1.627 mi), 22-turn Formula E layout built on public roads around the Jamsil Sports Complex in eastern Seoul, home to the 1988 Olympic Stadium and the Jamsil baseball and multipurpose gymnasiums. An earlier, longer 2.800 km proposal unveiled in 2019 would have routed part of the lap inside the Olympic Stadium itself, but the layout used for the eventual 2022 race was revised and shortened while remaining within the Jamsil complex. A tight, low-speed sequence around turns 20 and 21 late in the lap was the site of multiple race incidents.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Formula E street circuit (2022) | 2.62 km | 2.618 km, 22 turns; temporary layout, no longer laid out on the streets |
Events and race weekends
The Seoul ePrix was run only once, as a double-header on 13-14 August 2022 closing out that Formula E season. Mitch Evans won race one and Edoardo Mortara won race two, which was also the 100th race in Formula E's history. A planned return in May 2023 was cancelled because of renovation works at the Jamsil Sports Complex, and Seoul has not featured on the Formula E calendar since.
Getting there and parking
Jamsil is a major hub in eastern Seoul served directly by the city's subway network, making the former circuit area straightforward to reach by public transport from anywhere in the capital; no special event transport arrangements were required beyond the city's existing metro and bus services.
- Incheon International Airport (ICN) · about 60 min drive
- Gimpo International Airport (GMP) · about 40 min drive
Jamsil Station on Seoul Subway Lines 2 and 8 sits at the heart of the former circuit area and remains the simplest way to reach the district today.
Hotels and camping near Seoul Street Circuit
Jamsil and the surrounding Songpa district have a wide range of hotels given their status as a major Seoul entertainment and shopping hub around Lotte World; visitors have no shortage of accommodation options at any time of year, with the wider city offering even more choice a short subway ride away.
Where to look
Jamsil / Songpa district (closest, extensive hotel and lodging choice); wider Seoul via subway for additional options.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
There is no track-day or ride access of any kind; the circuit was a temporary street layout used only for the 2022 Seoul ePrix double-header and was dismantled afterward, with no permanent racing facility ever built in the area.
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula E | 1:22.401 | Nick Cassidy | Audi e-tron FE07 | 2022 |
Spectator guide
There is no event to attend and no spectator infrastructure remaining from the 2022 race; Jamsil today functions as an ordinary, busy district of Seoul built around its sports complex, Lotte World and shopping and dining precincts.
Weather
- Aug (when the race was held): hot and humid Seoul summer, highs typically around 30-33°C
History of Seoul Street Circuit
A long-delayed debut
Formula E first proposed a Seoul race in 2019, unveiling a 2.800 km layout around the Jamsil Sports Complex that would have routed part of the circuit inside the 1988 Olympic Stadium. The race was originally slated for 2020 but was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, then rescheduled to May 2021 and postponed again, before the circuit's layout was revised and shortened to 2.618 km within the Jamsil complex ahead of an eventual 2022 date.
One weekend, two races
The Seoul ePrix finally ran as a season-closing double-header on 13-14 August 2022. Mitch Evans won the first race, and Edoardo Mortara took victory in the second, which also stood as the 100th race in Formula E's history. Nick Cassidy set the circuit's fastest lap, 1:22.401, in an Audi e-tron FE07 during the weekend, while a tight, low-speed sequence around turns 20 and 21 late in the lap produced multiple incidents across the two races.
No return to the calendar
Formula E had planned to return to Seoul in May 2023, but renovation works at the Jamsil Sports Complex forced the cancellation of that event, and Cape Town took its place on the calendar. Seoul has not featured on any subsequent Formula E season schedule, leaving the 2022 double-header as the circuit's only race meeting; as with other Formula E street venues, the temporary layout was dismantled after the event and the roads returned to normal use.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Seoul Street Circuit still exist?+
No. It was a temporary street circuit built for a single Formula E weekend in August 2022 around the Jamsil Sports Complex; the roads it used are ordinary public streets today with no trace of the circuit.
How many times did Formula E race in Seoul?+
Only once, as a double-header on 13-14 August 2022. A planned 2023 return was cancelled due to stadium renovation works, and Seoul has not returned to the calendar since.
How long was the Seoul Street Circuit?+
2.618 km (1.627 miles) over 22 turns, shortened from an original 2.800 km proposal unveiled in 2019.
Who won the 2022 Seoul ePrix?+
Mitch Evans won race one on 13 August 2022, and Edoardo Mortara won race two on 14 August, which was also Formula E's 100th race.
Can I visit the Jamsil area today?+
Yes, Jamsil is a major Seoul district served by subway, home to Lotte World and extensive shopping and dining, though nothing remains of the temporary circuit.
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.