Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA, offered his support for the return of Formula 1 for a GP in Argentina.
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The last race held in the country took place in 1998 and since then, it has been off the calendar for almost three decades. However, there is a movement for the category to return to the region.
The first Argentine GP took place in Buenos Aires back in 1953, being the first F1 race held outside Europe.
“I will support the initiative to hold an F1 race or a World Rally Championship stage here in Argentina,” Sulayem told A24.
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“We need to develop venues for sustainable races, where there is willingness, investment, fans, and the government’s capacity to make the project viable.”
“Does Argentina deserve to be part of the F1 calendar? The answer is yes. The country has history and tradition; the first race was held here in 1953,” he said.
Argentina is far from the only country showing interest in joining the F1 calendar. Thailand is in advanced talks aiming for a date in 2028. South Africa, Rwanda, South Korea, and Turkey have also expressed interest.
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