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Thailand has been in discussions with F1 to join the calendar in the coming years.
The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has unveiled plans for a new F1 race track in Bangkok, aiming to host the event in 2028.
Thailand has been in discussions with F1 for a while now and has secured approval for a $1.2 billion bid to organize the race, tapping into the sport’s rising popularity.
While the country already boasts an FIA Grade 1 circuit in Buriram, it looks to join the league of street circuits by creating a new track in the capital.
The proposed 5.7-kilometer clockwise circuit features 18 corners, positioning it as the eighth-longest on the current F1 calendar.
With Alex Albon supporting the project, the inaugural contract is likely to run from 2028 to 2032, with a race weekend scheduled for either March or September.
Thailand’s government anticipates the construction to span one to two years, ensuring a seamless integration of the new addition to the global F1 circuit.
