Domenicali touches down for Colombia F1 Grand Prix talks
Nov.1 - Colombia's chances of joining the ever-expanding Formula 1 calendar have been given a major boost.
In September, we reported that the Colombian city of Barranquilla was bidding to become a F1 race host, with mayor Jaime Pumarejo confirming: "Representatives of Formula 1 have already visited the city and they like it".
And now, the local Colombian newspaper El Heraldo reports that F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali's private jet touched down in Barranquilla at 4.30pm on Monday.
Ahmet Mercan, CEO AlphaTauri and Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO
The report said Fernando Alonso's manager Luis Garcia Abad, reportedly working with promoters of the Mexico GP, was travelling with Domenicali.
"It is not yet a reality," said mayor Pumarejo, "but we are in the race and we hope to reach the finish line. We do not want to generate false expectations."
It is believed a race in Colombia may actually be branded the Caribbean GP.
"If it was signed, we could be talking about 2024 or 2025 and hopefully it would be for ten years," the mayor added.
"There are two semi-street circuits identified and approved - a plan A and a plan B. Both are within the metropolitan area."
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It is believed a race in Colombia may actually be branded the Caribbean GP.
With the race theme tune Caribbean Queen by Billy Ocean (suggested by none other than Dame Lucy of Stevenage)
Fingers crossed, oh no that's Blondie I forgot......
And now, the local Colombian newspaper El Heraldo reports that F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali's private jet touched down in Barranquilla at 4.30pm on Monday.
The report said Fernando Alonso's manager Luis Garcia Abad, reportedly working with promoters of the Mexico GP, was travelling with Domenicali.
Sounds a good idea, Right Who needs a Holiday? Hands up , Ok Luis you were first, jump in , right couple of blah blah meetings then we"ll hit the beach bar.
Time will tell.
I dont know,, a race in Colombia means another late night or very early morning,, late nights, lack of sleep makes me grumpy to which you've probably already noticed. He, he.
Evening hours in Europe, so equivalent to all North American races except for LV GP.
Plenty cash 💸 floating around
Liberty will be salivating
Never mind the human rights issues
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