Thailand continues to push for a spot on the F1 calendar.

      Thailand seems to be rapidly advancing towards inclusion in Formula 1’s race calendar. Right after the season opener in Australia, the sport’s CEO, Stefano Domenicali, flew directly to Bangkok to meet with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. He praised the "impressive plans" for a prospective first grand prix in the Chatuchak area of the Thai capital, scheduled for 2028. Domenicali expressed his eagerness to continue discussions in the upcoming weeks and months.

      Progress has indeed been made, as it has been reported that Domenicali and Prime Minister Shinawatra have signed a memorandum of understanding. This news was confirmed by Dr. Gongsak Yodmani, the head of Thailand’s sports authority. "The key point is that we must take into account the community and the residents in the area who will be impacted by the race," he mentioned to the Bangkok Post. "We all agree that hosting an F1 event should benefit everyone involved, particularly the local population. We need to ensure they understand our commitment to minimizing the environmental and noise impacts, and to keeping them informed and compensated."

      Alex Albon, F1’s British-born Thai driver, shared his excitement about the possibility of racing "at home" and indicated he would reach out to Domenicali to offer his assistance. "I think we’ll connect later," he commented. "It’s really thrilling. The heat will be an interesting factor; that's one area where we might resemble a Singapore 2.0. On my end, I’m doing everything possible to help make this a reality."