Thailand Advances Plans for Bangkok Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2028

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra discuss a proposed street circuit as a feasibility study is commissioned.

Thailand's government has commissioned a feasibility study to evaluate hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix on a street circuit in Bangkok starting in 2028.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed optimism about the proposal, describing the plans as 'impressive' during discussions with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
The initiative aligns with Formula 1's global expansion strategy, which seeks financially strong hosts in regions like Asia, Africa, and South America.
Thailand's motorsport history, including hosting motorcycle races at the Chang International Circuit, strengthens its candidacy for a Formula 1 race.
The Formula 1 calendar continues to grow, with Madrid joining next year and other potential new hosts being considered worldwide.