Five tracks that could host Formula 1 in coming years
Any country that is any country wants to be part of a coveted club, to be a host of a Formula 1 race weekend. The 2026 season would have seen 21 countries sharing 24 races – altered to 23 races in 20 countries due to the conflict in Iran – meaning a smidge over 10 [...]
Five potential locations have been identified for the possible return of Formula 1 in the coming years. Hockenheim, Germany, which has previously hosted the German Grand Prix, is being considered for a return. The track is being developed into a motorsport park by the Mercedes team, and F1 chief Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that discussions have taken place.
South Africa is also in the running, with Kyalami track under renovation and talks ongoing. Rwanda's plans for a new track near Kigali, backed by the president, have caught the attention of F1 executives Domenicali and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Bangkok, Thailand, is another contender, with a street circuit in the Chatuchak district being backed by the government and expected to host a spring or autumn race.
Malaysia, although previously dropped from the calendar due to poor ticket sales, has hosted the Bahrain Grand Prix in recent years and may once again be considered for a Formula 1 return.
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