Formula 1 could soon be racing on a new circuit in Nice and on a well-known circuit in Africa, where a premier class race was last held in 1993. This causes Monaco and Le Castellet to falter.
Nice instead of Monaco? Concerned about the whereabouts of the Monaco classic Formula 1 in the racing calendar, the principality is facing competition from the neighbourhood. Formula 1 Managing Director Stefano Domenicali revealed in an interview with the French sports newspaper “L’Équipe” that Nice is trying to become the premier class of motorsport as a venue. The Italian spoke of an “incredible project”.
Le Castellet wobbles: This could mean the end of the race in Le Castellet in France. “All I can tell you is that by the end of July you will know more about the future of your Grand Prix,” said Domenicali.
South Africa comeback after 30 years? The 57-year-old had recently met with those responsible for the course in Kyalami in South Africa for a possible return in the coming year. Formula 1 last drove there in 1993. “We are a world championship, but Africa is not there at the moment. That has to change,” he said. There should be 23 to 24 races in the coming year. Domenicali did not rule out rotations.
