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Sainz does not believe in two Grands Prix in Spain: 'Not the intention of F1'
Last weekend, Carlos Sainz - despite a second spot on the starting grid - failed to drive to the podium at his home Grand Prix. So for the Spaniard, it is another year of waiting for another chance. Also in 2024, the Spanish Grand Prix will be finished at the circuit near Barcelona. At some point, Madrid would also like to host a race. But two Grands Prix in the southern European country?
Stefano Domenicali previously revealed that a Grand Prix in Barcelona and one in Madrid in the same year are not plausible, although the F1 CEO has since gone back on those words. However, Sainz does not assume that two races will be organised in his native country any time soon, he told media outlets including GPBlog.
Two races in Spain 'not feasible'
"I don't think it's the intention of F1, especially when you look at where they're going with the races and the new horizons they have in the States and everywhere," Sainz said. "So, I don't believe two Grand Prix in Spain is feasible right now."
European fans fear that Formula 1 is increasingly opting for big money, trading historic tracks like Spa for tracks in the Middle East or the US. Sainz, however, believes the sport will remain active in Europe. "I do feel like out of the Europe circuits or places that F1 is wanting to stay and is wanting to make sure we keep a base in Europe. I do think Spain is the right place to keep a yearly Grand Prix. And I'm sure Spain is going to do everything they can to keep it," the Ferrari driver concluded.