Formula 1 leader Stefano Domenicali has revealed that he will visit Bangkok next week for conversations to add a match to the Thai capital in the sport calendar.
The majority of F1’s 24 -match timetable has been locked for several years, but it was announced during the winter that the Dutch Grand Prix will leave the calendar after 2026 and that the Belgian Grand Prix will appear on a rotary basis, starting from the first absence of 2028.
Although the current F1 Agreement with its teams allows for the maximum of 25 matches and therefore the possibility of adding an event without losing one, there will probably be a boost from drivers if an already exhaustive program is further increasing.
Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports F1’s Martin Brundle in front of Australia’s Grand Prix in Melbourne, the president and CEO of F1 Domenicali appeared to indicate that Thailand is an important candidate, including, to join the calendar.
Thailand is one of many countries hoping to become part of the F1 calendar
“The good we could do for the last two years was to focus on the places we believe they represent the future for Formula 1,” Domenicali said.
“As for the candidates and the tracks we are already, we have a long -term agreement with many of those who allow them to invest, improve the installation, improve the quality of the entertainment we need to give our fans.
“We get a lot of attention from other parts of the world. After the race is completed here in Melbourne, I go to Bangkok to see … there is a likely interest to grow there.”
Former Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who was replaced in August 2024, watched last year Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola and explained that the hospitality of a race was partly motivated by the desire to put the country on “The Global Radar”.
Domenicali’s confirmation of his intention to visit Bangkok before next week’s Grand Prix suggests that a change in government leadership has not changed Thai’s intention to oin the diary.
“Interests from Africa and South America”
Domenicali explained that there is interest from all over the world to join the calendar and that he sees the maintenance process competitive as important in maintaining the “leverage” of today’s tracks to maintain high standards.
He added: “And we have other places in Europe and there are interests in Africa, interests in South America now.
“But most importantly, we keep this kind of situation that it is a privilege (to host a race), to give us the leverage to have a great improvement everywhere we are going.”
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Domenicali reports that plans for Madrid to replace Barcelona, ​​as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix in 2026 are on the right track, while also explaining why Zandvoort falls from the calendar.
He said: “Madrid works very hard to make sure the race will be there in two years, it is not an easy task when you start from scratch, they are really motivated, it’s here in Australia to show us progress and there is a great deal of interest in that country.
“Another example in Europe that does an incredible job is Hungary. When you reach Hungary, you will be surprised at the level of investment they make. I think all cranes in Hungary are there to make sure we have good facilities for fans.
“Also, as always in life, when you have to make some options, there are situations that you need to keep in mind. I think Zandvoort, for example, recognized the fact that they did an incredible job, was within the beginning of the new phase of Formula 1, but now they realized that they would be better,
“So, a lot of vibes and very interesting from other places that I can’t really say today, but I’ll tell our fans. Stay tuned.”
The decision comes “very soon” at the future f1 launch event
Domenicali also said that a decision would be made “very soon” on whether F1 would repeat all the teams that made its London debut last month.
The O2 Arena hosted the F1 75 Live, which saw all 10 teams reveal their livers – with the 20 drivers present – in front of thousands of fans.
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Snapshots of the 10 groups as they start their livers on F1 75 Live
The event was initially examined by some of the drivers of the sport, but it was a major success from all accounts, fascinating both the fans who participated and those who watched around the world.
Domenicali said: “I think it was a great success. Presenting the platform, also to convince the most cautious, that F1 has to think great.
“If it happens every year is something we need to discuss. Sure, there is a great deal of interest from different supporters from different places in the world that they would like, let’s say, consider it the 25th Grand Prix to start the season.
“We will make the decision very, very soon.”
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