As well as a large metropolis, even the Formula 1 never sleeps. The top series of motorsport has taught us, especially recently, that discussions and agreements regarding new and current grands prix on the calendar do not cease even when the situation seems stable. Just in the last few hours there are rumors that confirm the will to a new and unprecedented country to host a race weekend.
An increasingly dense calendar
If finding the means and resources to organize the necessary to host the circus for a week is difficult, finding an empty slot in the calendar is no small feat. The calendar for next year he just left, and with the renewal of Munich and the advent of Las Vegas Grand Prix the situation is quite dense. 24 races is a record number, son of a growing interest not only in Europe, but all over the globe, including the United States. Self for 2023 the situation is outlined and clear, the same cannot be said, obviously, for 2024, year in which the state of Colombia wants to secure a contract to host a grand prix.
Colombia is decided: a place on the calendar in the short term
In the last decade the number of European Grands Prix was massive, a reduced proportion compared to the past if we look at the current era. The emirates entered with a straight leg in the Formula 1 business, e the US market does not seem to have different intentions (With Las Vegas, Miami, and Austin, we are three gp in the States). The news of the interest of a new South American country regarding this sport, therefore, leaves many dumbfounded. The country of colors and heavenly beaches has the clear intentions: join the official calendar soon, with a contract that is anything but short-lived.
Mayor's words
The city concerned is Barranquilla, a metropolis of more than one million inhabitants overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Regarding plans to host a grand prix he expressed himself, to the microphones of the Colombian radio "Blu", Mayor Jaime Pumarejo"Representatives of Formula 1 have already visited the city and they like it. If the remaining issues are resolved, hopefully we can talk about the 2024 or 2025 season. The contract will be signed for ten years". If the deal goes through, Formula 1 will expand its borders in South America, adding another stage to the Brazilian Grand Prix which, probably, will will consist of a city event.
STATEMENT SOURCE: formulapassion
