Formula 1 is having talks for the possible holding of a new GP in South America. The category’s CEO, Stefano Domenicali, confirmed that the category is negotiating with potential future hosts, without revealing which countries are involved.
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This statement comes at a time of strong interest from different regions in joining the F1 calendar. With 24 rounds per season, the category already operates at the limit considered acceptable by drivers and teams, while Turkey and Portugal will return to the calendar in 2027.
In South America, Argentina appears among the locations interested in hosting a GP again. Since Franco Colapinto’s arrival in F1 in 2024, Buenos Aires has been working to bring the event back to the country, and the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez is being remodeled to host MotoGP in April 2027 and be prepared for a possible return of Formula 1.
During a meeting with the press, Domenicali confirmed that negotiations are happening: “We are also having talks in South America and the Far East,” said the executive, who also revealed having received new requests in China and Japan.
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According to Domenicali, however, F1 intends to maintain only one race in China at this time, seeking to consolidate the market before considering other possibilities. The executive also stated that negotiations in Africa are progressing well, while South Africa and Rwanda are among the countries that have already shown interest in hosting a round.
The 2026 calendar may still undergo changes due to the situation in the Middle East, with Qatar and Abu Dhabi currently scheduled for the end of the season. Domenicali stated that a decision on these races will not be made before mid-September, but made it clear that if it is necessary to cancel the rounds, the championship finale will take place in Europe, with some possible locations already being discussed.
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