Formula 1 “sad and disappointed” not to have German GP in 2022 season. F1 on not having German GP in 2022 season.

The 2022 Formula 1 season will represent the second championship in a row without a Grand Prix in Germany, after a brief renaissance with Hockenheim hosting back-to-back events in 2018/19 and the Nurburgring returning as part of the Covid calendar two years ago. The common view from media and fans is that the German Grand Prix has lost its place on the Formula 1 calendar due to the fact that the sport would much rather focus on the higher hosting fees made available by races in the Middle East or other similar locations.

Howeever, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali explains that is not the case: “It’s very important. We have to make sure the traditional Grands Prix keep their place” – the former Ferrari boss said, as reported by Sport1 of Europe’s future role on the calendar – “Believe me, I’m disappointed and also sad that we don’t have a German Grand Prix at the moment. But unfortunately, I don’t see any real interest from Germany in becoming part of the Formula 1 calendar again. That’s a shame and actually hard to believe. I hope this will change again in the future. We have so many requests from all over the world. We could easily race on 30 different circuits, and to see that nobody from Germany is ringing the bell is regrettable.” – he added.

It was hoped that with the presence of Ferrari Driver Academy member Mick Schumacher on the Formula 1 grid, this would lead to increased interest in Germany. Unfortunately, for now it seems the sport is far from the moments in which F1 was able to sell out two races per year in the days of Mick’s father Michael Schumacher.

“I’ll never forget those good old days” – Stefano Domenicali, who worked for Ferrari back then, explained – “The Germans are passionate motorsport fans, and the atmosphere at the Nürburgring and Hockenheim was always fantastic. Given that interest, I don’t think the right answer is being given at the moment. That’s another reason why I want to start talking to the promoters, but also other interested parties in Germany, at the beginning of 2022. It should be an open discussion to sound out how Formula 1 can return to Germany and I will play an active role in this.” – the Formula 1 CEO concluded.