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F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has declared that Germany “belongs to F1,” and is offering the country talks about a potential return to the Grand Prix calendar.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali stated that Germany is an essential part of F1 and is open to discussions regarding a potential return of the Grand Prix to the country. Germany last hosted an F1 race in 2020 due to Covid-19, marking the Eifel Grand Prix at the Nurburgring. Despite Germany’s historical significance in F1 and producing World Champions like Vettel and Rosberg, interest in the sport seems to be declining. Financial challenges for circuits like the Nurburgring and Hockenheim, coupled with decreasing TV ratings, make hosting the German Grand Prix uncertain. Opportunities for a return exist, especially with Audi entering F1 and Domenicali expressing readiness to engage with interested parties in Germany. Time constraints and tough competition for race slots from new markets put pressure on countries like Germany to act quickly if they wish to secure a place on the F1 calendar.
