Thailand in talks for Formula 1 – Could a Bangkok Street Race happen?
Thailand in talks for Formula 1 – Could a Bangkok Street Race happen?
F1 boss Stefano Domenicali met Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of bringing a Grand Prix to the country.
– to evaluate costs, race location, and economic benefits.
– A potential was previously suggested in the capital’s historic centre.
– are also competing for a spot on the F1 calendar.
– The Asia-Pacific region currently hosts races in .
Thailand’s Buriram circuit hosts MotoGP but has an F1 race. Williams driver Alex Albon is the only Thai on the current grid.
With F1’s popularity rising, the country sees this as an opportunity to boost tourism and infrastructure.
Published on Mar 18, 2025
