Nov 22, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Williams Racing driver Alexander Albon of Thailand (23) drives during practice for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 at the Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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Thailand Formula 1 Dreams Earn Big Investment for Hosting Grand Prix Racing in Bangkok!

Thai Grand Prix is one of the options for a new Formula 1 race in future

Thailand has been trying to bring Formula 1 to its country for quite some time. The Thai Prime minister met with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali discussing their willingness to participate in Grand Prix racing. Thailand already has a Formula 1 racing driver. Alex Albon is a Thai-British F1 veteran competing for Williams F1. The country is already involved in motorsports and not a stranger to hosting races.

Thailand hosts MotoGP at Buriram. Their race track has been FIA accredited. However, the government proposes a street race in the heart of Bangkok. The Formula 1 calendar already hosts 24 races a season. The FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has shown more interests in introducing more F1 teams rather than new races. F1 has also been changing their calendar for accommodating the newer races like Barcelona. Nevertheless, the Formula 1 schedule is already jam packed with classic and new street races.

Thai Government Proposes Massive Investment Plans for Thailand Formula 1 Proposal

According to reports from Reuters, Thailand is going all in trying to woo Formula 1 to their country. Government officials have also approved a $1.23 billion in order to host a Thailand Street Circuit race in Formula 1. The government plans on bringing a race to the country as soon as 2028. They are looking forward to a five-year contract from 2028-2032 for hosting Grand Prix.

The main goal behind bringing F1 to Thailand is promoting tourism. Thai tourism is one of the major factors contributing to the country’s economy. Formula 1 and Thailand have not agreed to a deal yet. However, the government is making to not let any stone go unturned in their efforts.

Thailand has committed $1.2bn to bring Formula 1 to its capital city 🇹🇭https://t.co/sAxlprV7mJ
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According to a government spokesperson, their motive behind the move is-

“In the next 2-3 years, Thailand will have world-class competition, which we never thought would actually happen in Thailand.”

Currently, Formula 1 hosts 4 races in the South-Pacific. This includes the historically famous, Singapore Grand Prix. It will difficult for Thai Grand Prix to find a place according to the current Formula 1 schedule. Nevertheless, F1 and Thai government are expected to provide updates regarding the matter soon.

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