Thailand Pursues Bid to Host Formula One Grand Prix in 2028
Thailand is set to pitch a proposal for a Formula One street race in Bangkok scheduled for 2028, with the government planning to seek cabinet approval next week, according to a government official. The announcement follows discussions between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Formula One chief Stefano Domenicali in March.
Thailand aspires to host a "Sustainable F1" race in the capital city, a stated aim that indicates plans for an environmentally friendly event. However, details regarding the precise measures to ensure sustainability remain undisclosed.
The bid proposal and results from a feasibility study will be presented to the cabinet on June 4 for approval before any further steps. The proposed race is expected to draw investment in green technology alongside motorsport, suggesting potential integration of eco-friendly innovations within the race.
With 24 races already on the global Formula One schedule, including four in the Asia-Pacific region, the addition of the Bangkok race could contribute to tourism, a crucial sector for Thailand's economy, as stated by government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub.
Through previous hosting of a round of the MotoGP motorcycling world championships at the FIA-accredited track in Buriram, Thailand has prior experience with international motor racing events.
Hosting the Formula One race might involve mitigating typical environmental impacts associated with such events, such as noise pollution, fuel consumption, and infrastructure construction, through eco-friendly practices like renewable energy sourcing, waste reduction, and noise-reducing technologies.
The specific environmental strategies and green technology initiatives might become clearer once the feasibility study is reviewed and approved by the cabinet. In the meantime, Thailand sees hosting the Formula One Grand Prix as a means to bolster its international tourism profile.
- Thailand's proposed Formula One street race in Bangkok in 2028 could require eco-friendly practices to mitigate typical environmental impacts such as noise pollution, fuel consumption, and infrastructure construction.
- With experience hosting a round of the MotoGP motorcycling world championships, Thailand might apply green technology initiatives sourced from renewable energy, waste reduction, and noise-reducing technologies during the Formula One race.
- The automotive industry, including auto-racing like Formula One, along with sports like racing and grand-prix, might witness increased investments in green technology by Thailand's finance and business sectors as the government supports the sustainability of the race.
- Seeking cabinet approval on June 4, the Thailand government plans to present the bid proposal and feasibility study for the environmentally friendly Formula One race in Bangkok, which could attract toursim and bolster the country's international tourism profile.
