Jacques Villeneuve will fly to China next week and check out the new track at Zhuhai. A spokesman of the PR company, which organises the trip, said: "We are organising his trip, and he's first coming to Hong Kong before travelling to Zhuhai. He will spend two hours on the track, including a photo shoot, and will probably do several laps. Organisers in Zhuhai will provide a car for him."

The first Grand Prix at the 4.32 kilometre circuit is scheduled for March 21st next year.