F1's Domenicali to meet Thai officials over potential Bangkok GP

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed that he will be flying to Bangkok after this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix to discuss the possibility of bringing the sport to the Thai capital.

The move comes as F1 continues to explore new markets to further its global reach.

Grand Prix racing’s current calendar is more packed than ever, with a record 24 races scheduled for the 2025 season, kicking off in Melbourne this weekend.

Despite the already crowded schedule, interest from potential new hosts continues to grow, prompting Domenicali to pursue opportunities in strategic locations around the world, with Thailand’s bustling capital potentially becoming the next big stage for F1’s high-octane drama.

“I think that the good thing that we were able to do in the last couple of years is to focus on the places that we do believe represent the future for Formula 1,” Domenicali told Sky Sports F1.

“We receive a lot of attention from other places in the world. By the way, I’m just finishing the race here in Melbourne, I go to Bangkok to see - there is a potential interest from the government to develop something there.”

F1’s Global Push Continues

As F1 continues to grow its calendar, the sport is also exploring other potential new venues worldwide. In Europe, Madrid has joined the list of potential hosts for next season, while the historic Belgian Grand Prix has agreed to a rotational hosting schedule to make room for new additions.

Interest is also brewing in Africa and South America, as Domenicali confirmed:

“We have other places in Europe, and as you know there are interests in Africa, there are interests in South America now,” added Domenicali.

One of the most intriguing potential additions is Rwanda, which hosted the 2024 FIA Gala last December and has publicly expressed its desire to bring F1 back to the African continent.

However, the push for a Rwandan Grand Prix has faced criticism amid conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Meanwhile, in South America, Argentina has emerged as a potential destination, having last hosted a race in 1998. Domenicali previously hinted at the United States Grand Prix that a return to the country could be on the cards.

With so many possible new venues on the horizon, Formula 1’s chief executive officer remains focused on delivering races in markets that align with F1’s future vision.

Whether Thailand will join that list remains to be seen, but the Bangkok discussions mark another step in the sport’s global expansion.

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