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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has urged F1 to look at South Korea for a potential race host, believing it represents a “blank spot” in East Asia for the calendar.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has suggested South Korea as a potential Formula 1 race host, emphasizing its significance as an untapped market in East Asia.
As the number of Grand Prix races has increased to 24, F1 has aimed to organize the calendar geographically to enhance sustainability.
While the calendar adjustments include moves like Canada partnering with Miami and Japan’s date shift, F1 remains keen on introducing new races across different regions.
Notably, Africa and Asia have been identified as areas with less race representation compared to their populations.
Wolff highlights South Korea’s active social media user base and the potential for engaging young fans, despite no current plans to return to the country for F1 races.
F1 has explored race opportunities in East Asia previously, including Malaysia and brief considerations for Vietnam, as it navigates the challenge of balancing race numbers and locations within the 24-race limit set by CEO Stefano Domenicali.
