Formula 1 is incredibly popular, and many countries are eager to host their own Grand Prix. After South Africa, Rwanda, and South Korea expressed interest, it’s now Thailand’s turn. Alexander Albon, who holds Thai nationality, has already met with the Thai Prime Minister.
With twenty-four Grands Prix, the current Formula 1 calendar is the fullest ever, but that doesn’t deter Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali from wanting to bring the premier class to new markets. The Italian flew to Bangkok after the Australian GP to discuss the possibility of a Thai GP.
Albon Visits Thai Prime Minister
Prior to the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, it was driver Alexander Albon’s turn to follow in Domenicali’s footsteps. The Williams driver, who holds both British and Thai nationality, was invited by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to her office. The Prime Minister praised the British-Thai driver’s achievements during the meeting and reiterated Thailand’s ambition to host a Formula 1 race.
“It’s a great prospect, not just for me, but for the whole of Formula 1,” Albon had previously said about a possible Thai GP. “Thailand is a fantastic country, and I’m sure people who have been there would agree. I would love to hopefully show my colleagues the culture of Thailand one day. It will be an interesting race with the heat – maybe even a kind of Singapore 2.0. I’m doing everything I can to make it happen.”
There is not yet a concrete plan to organize a Thai GP. Other countries, such as South Africa and South Korea, are still eager to bring Formula 1 to their lands.
(Photo: Alex Albon)
