Formula 1’s 2028 calendar could bring another significant wave of expansion, with Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand and Argentina emerging among the countries linked with future Grands Prix. Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that discussions are progressing across several regions, while Hockenheim has also opened preliminary talks over a possible return of Formula 1 to Germany.
The discussions come as the championship continues to reshape its global footprint. The current season has already brought changes through the arrival of Madrid and Formula 1’s return to Malaysia for the Bahrain Grand Prix, but attention is increasingly turning towards what the calendar could look like from 2028 onwards. With Formula 1 estimating its global fanbase at around 830 million people, interest from potential host countries continues to increase.
F1 2028 calendar talks include Africa, Thailand and Argentina
According to Sky Sports F1, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand and Argentina are among the destinations expected to feature prominently in discussions about new races from 2028. None of those additions is presented as confirmed, but they underline the geographical breadth of Formula 1’s current negotiations.
Argentina’s case would also benefit from the increasing enthusiasm surrounding Franco Colapinto, whose presence has helped fuel interest in Formula 1 across South America. A future Argentine round would therefore offer the championship an opportunity to strengthen its position in a region where talks are already taking place.
Stefano Domenicali confirmed that negotiations in Africa were progressing very well and explained that Formula 1 also had active discussions in South America and the Far East. The Formula 1 CEO therefore made clear that the search for future venues is not concentrated on one market, but instead stretches across several continents.
Any additions would have to fit into an increasingly competitive calendar. Fans can follow the structure of the current championship through the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, which illustrates how many established races already compete for space within the season.
Formula 1 sees more interest in China and Japan
Asia remains another area where demand appears to be growing. Domenicali revealed that Formula 1 has received additional interest in both China and Japan. However, he indicated that the championship currently intends to maintain only one Chinese Grand Prix while concentrating on consolidating that market before exploring further possibilities.
That approach highlights the balance Formula 1 faces as more potential hosts seek a place on the schedule. Interest alone does not guarantee another race, particularly when existing markets must be developed and established Grands Prix already occupy much of the available calendar.
Hockenheim begins talks over possible German Grand Prix return
Europe is also firmly part of the discussion. Germany has emerged as a potential candidate for a Formula 1 comeback, with Hockenheim taking the initiative and making contact over the possibility of hosting a future Grand Prix.
The prospect is particularly notable given Mercedes’ importance to Formula 1 and Audi’s arrival in the championship. The German manufacturer is one of the major additions associated with the sport’s new era, alongside the wider changes covered in our overview of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Stefano Domenicali explained that Hockenheim had initiated contact and entered the first discussions. He noted that the venue is developing a motorsport park with a different objective, but stressed that hosting Formula 1 would require another level of investment because of the specific demands associated with the championship’s platform.
The Formula 1 CEO nevertheless confirmed that conversations have already taken place. He also indicated that the championship is monitoring Europe’s renewed growth closely, describing the market as increasingly important again and pointing to the supporting numbers behind that development.
Demand creates difficult choices for Formula 1
The emerging picture for 2028 and beyond is therefore less about one imminent new Grand Prix and more about Formula 1 having several competing options. Africa, South America, the Far East and Europe are all involved in conversations, while China and Japan are generating further interest of their own.
For now, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Argentina and Germany remain potential destinations rather than confirmed additions. What is already clear is that Formula 1 is facing no shortage of candidates as it considers the next stage of its calendar, making the question of which races can secure a place increasingly significant.
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