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Spa’s rotation deal will accelerate talks with the contenders vying for places on the F1 calendar. Jon Noble runs through the countries in the mix and assesses the status of their projects
The Belgian Grand Prix will rotate on and off the Formula 1 calendar, indicating the arrival of new venues in the Liberty Media era. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali plans to maintain the total number of races but introduce shuffling of events each season, allowing more countries to enter the F1 ecosystem. The absence of Spa in the 2028 calendar creates an open slot, potentially filled by an existing European event like Barcelona or a new venue. Thailand and South Korea are leading Asian contenders, with Bangkok and Incheon expressing interest in hosting street races. South Africa is also a contender for an F1 return at the upgraded Kyalami circuit, signaling F1’s global expansion efforts beyond Asia.
