Alex Albon says that Thailand is “serious” to organize the race in the future after the Williams driver followed by F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali at a meeting with the country’s prime minister.
Albon, who goes under the Thai flag, spoke with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in front of the Japanese Grand Prix last weekend.
Domenicali called Thailand’s plans for a race in the capital of Bangkok “impressive” after talking to Shinawatra in March and stating that the discussion would continue “in the coming weeks and months”.
The current F1 agreement has a maximum of 25 races with its teams, so there is the potential to add an event, although drivers could have back pressure if the exhausting schedule swells.
Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicalia appreciated Thai “impressive plans” to host a future race in Bangkok
“A huge opportunity to promote motorsport”
Albon said about his meeting with the Thai PM: “It was a sequel to the interviews that Stefano had – only when he saw how I could help. There is a huge opportunity for Thailand to help promoting motor sports.
“It’s not the most watched sport, the Premier League is, but we can do a good job and inspire people, not just drivers, but engineers, mechanics, people in marketing.
“There’s a huge young generation. When we had an appointment, I was blown off by many people.
“It grows a lot, but it’s about how we can get to another level, and perhaps when the race comes.”
Albon added Sky Sports F1 Regarding whether he could join the Bangkok track layout: “It is still going on. I watch. If you see the project, you will see how serious they are. I can say that.”
Albon: F1 Fascination grows in Thailand
Since 2018, MotoGP has had a Thailand Grand Prix Grand Prix – in addition to Covid -Cancelled events in 2020 and 2021 – and Albon feels that F1 is growing in the ground.
Thailand aims to get a place in the F1 calendar with any race to be introduced in Bangkok
“When I think about 2019, where we are now, it’s more than three times, four times its size. Is it how we can create a hype and fascination for F1?” said.
“We saw Formula 1 to the younger and younger generation and a more diverse population. It’s still in the initial phase.
“Most people interested in Formula 1 are not your informal viewers that you receive in other countries.”
Most of the 24 races F1 are locked for several years, but during the winter it was announced that the Dutch Grand Prix after 2026 canceled the calendar.
The Belgian Grand Prix also appears on a rotary basis, starting with the first absence in 2028, may be strengthened by the Thai prospects for the show in the future.
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