FIA in talks for MAJOR F1 change

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FIA in talks for MAJOR F1 change

The FIA and F1 could introduce a major change

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Sunday 13 October 2024 20:57

The FIA are reportedly entering talks to introduce a major change to the Formula 1 calendar.

A place on the F1 calendar has become increasingly hard to obtain, as the number of races on the schedule have increased over the years.

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Next season 24 races will feature on the calendar, however a host of other nations have expressed their interest in joining the F1 circus, including Thailand, South Korea and Chicago.

Lewis Hamilton has called out the lack of African representation on the F1 calendar, and has expressed his support for a Rwanda Grand Prix.

Various cities across the globe are interested in joining the F1 calendar

Lewis Hamilton has called for a grand prix in Africa

Argentinian government express interest in hosting F1 race

Argentina are the latest country to reveal their interest in hosting a grand prix, after the government revealed they are planning to make arrangements with the FIA and Liberty Media to allow Buenos Aires to re-join the F1 calendar.

The city last hosted a race in 1998, won by Ferrari legend Michael Schumacher, and was a permanent feature on the calendar during the career of local legend and five-times world champion Juan Manuel Fangio.

Following a long hiatus from F1, the Argentinian Grand Prix could make a comeback due to the success of home hero Franco Colapinto, who has impressed since debuting with Williams.

The success of Franco Colapinto could prompt the return of the Argentinian GP

"On November 1st I will be in Sao Paulo (Brazil) with the president of Liberty, who is responsible for organizing these events, and with the president of the FIA," Argentina's Secretary of Sports and Tourism, Daniel Scioli said in a radio interview.

Scioli also added that the Buenos Aires racetrack is already "making progress on the necessary works to meet the requirements", with a venue that has the capacity for 90,000 spectators.

Lewis Hamilton FIA Formula 1 African Grand Prix