Domenicali is studying a rotation of the races on the calendar
In order to sign with new countries for even more races, Stefano Domenicali is considering rotating Grand Prix races over the years.
The stables, in F1, generally agree that a 23-race calendar is beyond reasonable limits.
However, the number of countries wanting a Grand Prix is growing today, and others, such as the United States, still want more races on their soil. Indeed, with the arrival of Miami in 2022, the United States already hosts two events, and it is said that a third Grand Prix on American soil could be possible in the near future.
Will the solution not be a rotation system between host countries? This is a possibility we are exploring,” Stefano Domenicali explained to Auto Motor und Sport.
« To this day, the American market would be ready for this but we are also in contact with Africa and other countries in the Far East. But believe me, I would also like Germany to be with us on a stable basis and for a very long time.
The costs required to ensure a race are so high that many European countries are suffering. To the point that Germany (despite a return in 2020 under exceptional conditions related to Covid-19) lost its two Grand Prix races: Hockenheim and the Nürburgring. Other historic circuits such as Monza and Silverstone have also been on the chopping block in the past.
On this cost issue, Domenicali replied. « If we had a recipe to make the race affordable, we would have used it a long time ago, especially considering the interest that the Germans have in motorsport. I will work hard to see what can be done, with the manufacturers and our partners » he concluded.
