Formula 1 Thailand Grand Prix: Domenicali Leaves the Door Open
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Thailand Grand Prix
Stefano Domenicali, the Formula 1 CEO, has expressed interest in a future Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bangkok after reviewing “impressive” plans for a street race in the city.
April 2, 2024
Travel to Bangkok
Following the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Domenicali traveled to Bangkok before the upcoming China race. Thailand has been a keen contender for an F1 slot and former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held talks with Domenicali at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix last year.
April 2, 2024
Meeting with Thai Prime Minister
Domenicali met with the successor of Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to discuss the proposed Bangkok street race. “I was delighted to meet with Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her team today to discuss their impressive plans to host a race in Bangkok,” Domenicali stated. “I am looking forward to continuing our discussions in the weeks and months ahead.”
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Thailand flag – Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images
F1 Expansion Plans
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New Markets
Domenicali’s recent contract extension includes five more years as the F1 CEO. Over his extended tenure, F1 aims to expand its reach to new markets, with a focus on places representing the future of Formula 1. During a visit to Melbourne, Domenicali highlighted the “substantial” interest in hosting F1 races from various international locations, including Bangkok, Europe, Africa, and South America.
April 2, 2024
Rwanda
Rwanda, which hosted the 2024 FIA Gala, aims to reclaim F1 in Africa. However, concerns from nearby Democratic Republic of Congo have been raised due to regional conflicts.
November 2023
Argentina
During the USA Grand Prix 2023, Domenicali mentioned the potential for Argentina’s return to F1, a country that last hosted F1 in 1998.
