KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE
Thailand has a few factors in its favour – a large F1 following and a sizable local representation in the sport.
Red Bull – co-founded by late Thai businessman Chaleo Yoovidhya – owns two racing teams. One of them, Red Bull Racing, is among the sport’s most successful teams in modern times.
Meanwhile, Alex Albon, currently driving for Williams Racing, is the first Thai F1 driver since Bira.
Albon said a Thai race would not only put his country on the map but also create jobs.
“I think there’s such an amazing opportunity to host a Formula 1 race in Thailand,” the 29-year-old said at a fan meet-and-greet in Bangkok on Apr 1 this year.
“Not just drivers. I’m talking about engineers, mechanics, people who want to work in the industry of Formula 1, they don’t really have great opportunities (so far).”
Source: CNA
