Thailand in talks with Formula One over Grand Prix on Bangkok street circuit

Thailand wants to host a Grand Prix in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has discussed the possibilities of a street circuit in the city with Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali.

Thailand's prime minister revealed in a post on X that talks had taken place with F1 CEO Domenicali. "Thailand has the potential to host Formula One in Bangkok. If this is going to succeed, I am confident that our country will be an excellent host country for the sport," Srettha wrote.

Furthermore, the Thai prime minister writes about his conversation with Domenicali, who visited the country at the invitation of the government. The purpose of the meeting was to look at the possibilities of hosting a GP in Bangkok, specifically on a street circuit. " The Thai government is willing to fully facilitate this," he added.

In Thailand, interest in Formula 1 has grown in recent years, partly due to the success of Thai-British driver Alex Albon. The Williams driver is the second Thai in F1 history to compete in the king class of motorsport.