FIA safety delegate Charlie Whiting has no reason to suspect the inaugural Korean Grand Prix will not take place this season.

Whiting last week made a site inspection of the Korea International Circuit, being developed at a cost of around £200million, examining the facilities and the track.

Despite constant reassurances from Yung Cho-change, chairman of the Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAYO) that his venue will be ready to host the October 24 race, speculation persists it will eventually be cancelled.

Whiting, however, was more than happy with his visit, although has stated that with 12 weeks to go it is not ready.

Despite that he is convinced the country will become the latest to play host to Formula One

Whiting said: "I found the work carried out to date to be to the highest standards and was fully satisfied with the inspection.

"There is still work to be done, but the circuit should be ready in good time for the first Korean Grand Prix.

"Weekly progress reports will be submitted to the FIA and a further inspection will be carried out in six to seven weeks."