F1 in Vegas and Africa? 30 races a yr? Domenicali Brandl Unique

 F1 in Vegas and Africa?  30 races a year?  Domenicali Brandl Exclusive

F1 President Stefano Domenicali spoke solely to Sky Sports activities System 1, Martin Brandel, saying that Las Vegas and Africa might host the Grand Prix sooner or later; Domenicali additionally discusses the opportunity of a 30-race season; Watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix stay on Sky Sports activities F1 this weekend

Final replace: 03/22/22 5:07 PM

Stefano Domenicali said Las Vegas and Africa could host F1 faces in the future when he spoke exclusively to Sky Sports Formula 1's Martin Brandel.

Stefano Domenicali stated Las Vegas and Africa might host F1 faces sooner or later when he spoke solely to Sky Sports activities System 1’s Martin Brandel.

System 1 chief Stefano Domenicali confirmed to Sky Sports activities F1 that Las Vegas and Africa might maintain races sooner or later, and stated 30 grands per season could be attainable as a result of stage of curiosity within the sport.

F1 is ready on a file 23-race calendar this yr, however there are intense rumors that Las Vegas, which was the host in 1984, might be a part of subsequent season because the third race in america.

Talking solely to Martin Brandel earlier than the Bahrain Grand Prix, Domenicali stated, “There may be not solely Las Vegas, there are different cities which are inquisitive about System 1.”

“We must be balanced, and we need to see what different alternatives are,” stated the F1 chief govt and chairman. Quickly we’ll inform everybody what our technique is to develop this market.

Highlights of the opening race of the 2023 Formula 1 season from Bahrain

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Highlights of the opening race of the 2023 System 1 season from Bahrain

Highlights of the opening race of the 2023 System 1 season from Bahrain

Domenicali additionally cited Africa as a possible development market. The Kyalami circuit in South Africa – which Lewis Hamilton just lately insisted must be returned to F1 – hosted the final race in 1993 and was floated as an possibility.

“On high of America, on high of China, I feel there’s potential additionally in Africa quickly,” Domenicali acknowledged. “There’s a whole lot of curiosity on the market. That is undoubtedly one other space that is lacking thus far within the geography of our calendar.”

The last race at Kyalami Circuit in South Africa was in 1993

The final race at Kyalami Circuit in South Africa was in 1993

Domenicali: Attainable for a 30-race season

Concorde’s present settlement, which runs till 2025, permits F1 to have 24 races per season.

“I feel there’s a chance to go to 24,” Domenicali added. “I might say there’s potential to go to 30! By way of the curiosity we see world wide.

“It is as much as us to attempt to discover the fitting steadiness contemplating the place you wish to be in F1, and what historic values ​​we have to see within the calendar.”

Talking to reporters in Bahrain, Domenicali additionally stated that among the present races might lose their place on the grid.

“There are some promoters whose contracts have expired, and maybe among the present Grand Prix will not be a part of the calendar,” he stated.

Domenicali insists that fans can still

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Domenicali insists followers can nonetheless “belief” the game after the controversial finish of the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi.

Domenicali insists followers can nonetheless “belief” the game after the controversial finish of the 2023 season in Abu Dhabi.

Will extra groups be added to the F1 grid?

Domenicali additionally spoke to Brundle about potential new groups in System 1. Michael Andretti, a massively profitable American driver and staff proprietor, has been vocal about making a proposal to enter F1.

“It isn’t simply Michael Andretti,” Domenicali stated. “Perhaps he is probably the most vocal, however we now have greater than 4 or 5 requests to contemplate having an extra staff to be a part of System 1.”

However Domenicali hinted that whereas F1 will focus on with the governing physique the FIA ​​about the opportunity of greater than 10 groups on the grid to “discover the fitting technique for the longer term”, he’s not satisfied the game wants it.

Michael Andretti has expressed interest in entering a team in F1

Michael Andretti has expressed curiosity in getting into a staff in F1

“I’ve to be very trustworthy, at the moment F1 with 10 groups, with the competitors on the monitor, very, very sturdy,” he defined. “There are issues to contemplate if different groups will be added.

“So I do not assume it is an important element of System One’s improvement, to be trustworthy.”

Highlighting final yr’s intense title battle, he added: “On the finish of the day, with two drivers and two groups battling – the curiosity [in F1] He was on the high.

“If, as we hope this yr, we now have extra groups and drivers to combat, that is greater than sufficient.”

The System 1 season continues on Friday on Sky Sports activities F1 with the Saudi Arabia Prize. Sunday’s race begins at 6pm. Discover out extra and subscribe.