“Only two or three will remain.” From Monaco to Monza, Silverstone to Spa-Francorchamps, Europe—the cradle of F1—will no longer be its home. The grim forecast for the calendar shifts the premier category toward other destinations, far from the Old Continent.
It has been nearly 75 years since the first World Championship race in Formula One history. Europe had only recently emerged from the devastation of World War II, and Italy was on the verge of its “economic boom.” It was May 13, 1950. The world was already divided into two Cold War blocs, and the Korean conflict was just weeks away. Against this historical backdrop, England, ravaged by German bombings but victorious in the war, hosted F1’s inaugural race at Silverstone.
The Europe of motorsport had given birth to the ultimate racing competition, which over the years became legendary and is now undergoing rapid global expansion. Over time, F1 has widened its reach, and according to the president of the Automobile Club de Monaco, Europe will inevitably become marginal in F1’s future calendar.
The Monegasque Michel Boeri is not known for optimism, but the decisions made by the championship’s leadership justify his prediction. “Not only will many European Grands Prix disappear, but those that remain will alternate.”
F1 GPs in Europe: “Only two or three will stay on the calendar”
“I think that with the current demand for F1, only two or three GPs in Europe will remain on the calendar. The interest of the series is shifting toward China and other continents,” explained Michel Boeri.
As the organizer of the Monaco GP, Michel Boeri highlighted the unique position of the Principality. “Compared to other European GPs, we have some small advantages, especially as we won’t alternate with other Grands Prix. We will be here every year.”
