Stefano Domenicali met with the Thailand prime minister to debate plans (Getty Photos)
A brand new grand prix in Bangkok might quickly come to fruition after CEO paid a go to to to debate plans.
Domenicali travelled to the Asian nation within the days following final weekend’s season opener in Australia, assembly Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
There, he heard concerning the nation’s ambitions to stage an inaugural race on its streets.
is one among a number of nations keen to affix an already packed calendar – however with the Dutch Grand Prix’s , there may be area for a brand new race down the road.
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“I used to be delighted to satisfy with Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister of Thailand, and her crew immediately to debate their spectacular plans to host a race in Bangkok,” stated Domenicali.
“I’m trying ahead to persevering with our discussions within the weeks and months forward.”
The present programme has little room for addition, with
Whoever fills in for the Dutch Grand Prix should fend off stiff competitors, however an area within the calendar has additionally been created after the Belgian Grand Prix was added to the rotation system.
This implies in 2028 and 2030, the slot beforehand held by Spa-Francorchamps can be accessible for a brand new race to come back into the fold.
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Thailand’s proposed race would tackle a brief avenue circuit, slightly than a purpose-built venue.
The Dutch Grand Prix is leaving the calendar from 2026 (Getty Photos)
Motorsport is huge within the nation, with MotoGP already holding a powerful foothold.
The flagship bike sequence maintain a race yearly on the everlasting Chang Worldwide Circuit in Buriram, whereas Bangkok even hosted MotoGP’s inaugural season launch in February –
