Formula 1 is an exciting sport and fans are always excited at the possibility of the Grand Prix being held in their country. According to recent reports, the country of Colombia recently made a proposal to host an F1 race in the near future.
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South American countries are known for having crazy F1 fanbases, as seen at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Now the possibility of having a race in Colombia makes things even more exciting.
Colombia wants to host an F1 Grand Prix
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Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez made a surprise announcement on Saturday. The President explained that Barranquilla, one of the most influential cities in Colombia, submitted the proposal to host an F1 race.
He mentioned that Barranquilla Mayor Jaime Pumarejo proposed hosting a motorsport event in the city. According to the proposed idea, the route will be a half-tram.
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The President, as quoted by Motorsports.com, said: “The Mayor has already had discussions with Formula 1 management. We need to make some adjustments, but on a track that the organizers will review, it could be a semi-urban track.” (Translated from Turkish via Google)
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“There are only 22 cities in the world that can host Formula 1. 320,000 spectators come to these routes in three days. They spend an average of $600 a day and come from more than 100 countries. 60,000 tourists come to the country for an average of 10 days. It’s coming,” said Jaime Pumarejo.
When is the first race of the 2022 season?
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The 2022 Formula 1 season is fast approaching and fans can’t wait for the new era of racing. The first round of the championship takes place in Bahrain; it will take place from March 18th to 20th.
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As new regulations come into force, a change in the dynamics of the grid is eagerly awaited. What are your predictions for the first race of the season? Let us know in the comments section below.
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