The new CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, continues to want to develop the discipline in the United States. In addition to the Texas round in Austin, which has been on the calendar since 2012, the former Ferrari manager would like to bring another American race to the calendar.
Miami’s presence has been planned for several years now, but difficulties in obtaining the agreement of the local population and the Covid-19 pandemic have pushed the arrival of Florida on the calendar.
The other possibilities are Las Vegas, with an urban race that now seems unlikely, and a return to Indianapolis, whose interior track can still accommodate F1.
“America is a work in progress” Domenicali told Autoweek. “I really hope we can give you a clear answer very soon. But there is no doubt that we are focusing on it.”
“The goal will be to increase to two American races. That’s really our will. I can’t say if Vegas is better or worse honestly. We’re working on that, and Indianapolis is in the equation.”
“That’s why it’s good that we have a lot of elements, but it would be incorrect and premature to say something because we might be creating expectations that we don’t currently want to create.”
Domenicali confirms his desire to increase the presence of Formula 1 in the United States. The Italian had already explained that he wanted to make it appear more regularly in the landscape, and he confirms this desire: “What we can say is that we are getting down to it.”
“The first thing we have to change in the United States is the news we give every day, at all levels, with the involvement of the drivers, the teams and the organizers. It’s one thing. that we want to do better this year. “
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) hosted F1 until 2007 and would not be against bringing it back. The complex was bought by Roger Penske last year, and the American would also have this desire.
“There continues to be mutual interest in an F1 race on the IMS. We are open to more advanced dialogue and time will tell if there is an opportunity that works for everyone.” said a spokesperson for the circuit.
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