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An F1 Grand Prix in Colombia? Domenicali open to discussions…
Stefano Domenicali was in Colombia to take a closer look at the Caribbean Grand Prix project. ©DPPI/J. Delfosse
Will there ultimately be a second Grand Prix on South American soil? In any case, this is the wish of the mayor of the port city of Barranquilla, Jaime Pumarejo, supported by the local authorities. Responding to the latter's invitation, Stefano Domenicali, boss of the F1, therefore went to Colombia for a first contact aimed at discovering the project. What is it? Nothing very precise yet, even if two semi-urban circuits have been identified and approved. Both are in the metro area, but one benefits from a river for decorum.
« We are happy with the presence of Stefano, taking into account that Barranquilla and Colombia must believe that they can organize great events, the councilor told local media El Heraldo. This is the most international sporting event there is, and we are looking for a way to make it viable. Stefano discovered the city and its diversity, he saw different options, but no specific tour was chosen. I don't want to come forward and say things that aren't true. Today there is a possibility taking shape, but we must remain calm and understand what to expect to ensure the viability of this project »
With a 2023 calendar reaching a record number of 24 events and other destinations on the table, it is certain that the Italian will take his time to study the addition of this new destination to the calendar and especially what it would bring him. more. If we can ultimately imagine a 25-round calendar, we can think that Liberty Media's absolute priority is to reestablish the world championship in Africa. Even if the South African Grand Prix should have made its return to the calendar in 2023 before last minute complications – notably the length of the contract – compromised this expected comeback, the file remains at the top of the list. the battery.
Despite everything, Jaime Pumarejo believes in this event which he likes to identify as the Caribbean Grand Prix. “ The process is progressing favorably but there is still a lot of work to be done, confided the mayor. If Stefano (Domenicali) has moved, a real possibility exists. No, it's not a reality yet, but we are in the race and we hope to reach the finish line! » A race not won in advance, far from it…
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07/11/2022 at 04:13 a.m.
An event in Colombia with a new "Tilkesque" creation rather than a return to Argentina - a true motorsport country if only because of Fangio and Reutemann! - on the Buenos Aires side of the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez? The attraction of Colombian narco-dollars while Argentina is in bad financial shape...