Stefano Domenicali is now ‘keen’ on one country making a return to the Formula 1 calendar

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The growing popularity of Formula 1 right now means that there are many countries and circuits trying to make their way onto the calendar.

Formula One Group CEO Stefano Domenicali has already admitted that he has no interest in F1 growing beyond 24 race weekends.

However, that doesn’t mean that fans won’t get to see more action on track, with Domenicali planning more Sprint Races to replace practice sessions.

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The F1 calendar is frequently changing right now, with Imola dropping off in 2026 and Zandvoort set to follow next year.

Fans were surprised by the return of the Portuguese Grand Prix in 2027, becoming part of a rotation of races mimicking the old European Grand Prix.

However, plenty of races further away from the European centre of F1 are very keen to get in on the act, and Domenicali is particularly excited about returning to one country which has only ever seen one driver stand on the top step of the podium.

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Stefano Domenicali ‘keen’ for the return of the South Korean Grand Prix

F1 director of race promotions, Louise Young, was asked on the James Allen on F1 Podcast whether there will be more Asian races on the calendar at some point and responded: “Yeah, we do think that there is an opportunity for growth in Asia.

“So alongside Japan, China, Australia, Singapore, we hope to add perhaps one more destination in Asia.

“Thailand has, yes, loudly and proudly been involved in those discussions. There are others in the region that are more quietly going about their business, but yes, we think there is still an opportunity there.”

James Allen replied: “Yeah, I know Stefano’s keen on Korea as well, which makes an awful lot of sense.”

Incheon is said to be serious about hosting a race, as the previous four Grand Prix to be held in South Korea were all hosted by the Korea International Circuit in Yeongam.

Red Bull might be particularly excited about a return to South Korea, as they have won all four races in the country between 2010 and 2013 thanks to Sebastian Vettel.

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Formula 1 not planning to host more than three Grand Prix in the United States

One of the regions where Formula 1 has grown the fastest in the past 10 years is in the United States of America.

After the farce of the 2005 United States Grand Prix, where only six cars started the race, it seemed impossible that F1 would even recover.

However, F1 has now moved away from Indianapolis, and instead races in Miami, Austin and Las Vegas.

Young was also asked about the possibility of another American race being added to the calendar and said: “Yeah, we also talk about the fact that we have six across North and South America when you take into account Montreal, Sao Paulo, Mexico.

“So, for now, at the moment, we have just renewed Austin through to 2034. Of course, Vegas, as you mentioned, is our own bet, and Miami has a long-term contract.

“There are probably some other destinations in the US that would be interested to join us, but it then becomes a question of at what cost, as in which other event would give way.

“So for now, three in the US is the plan.”

Chicago has shown interest in hosting a race, while New York has previously told Liberty Media they would offer a site for a race, via Autosport.

However, with Miami and Austin tied down to long-term deals and Las Vegas managed by Formula 1 itself, it’s hard to see another United States-based race being added to the calendar any time soon.