F1 eyes 2nd race in China

Shanghai

Formula 1’s Head of Global Sponsorship, Murray Barnett believes the sport needs to have a constant presence in China which could lead to the creation of a second Chinese Grand Prix.

The current race is the third on the calendar for 2019 and is held in Shanghai between the 12-14 April.

It is clear that the two markets Liberty Media want to grow in are the Chinese and US with there also talks about a potential second US Grand Prix.

Talking to Xinhua Barnett said: “We would love to have a second race here [China].

"We can't just be here for the three days of the Shanghai Grand Prix.

"We need to have a year-round presence here and be much more locally relevant in order to really establish a big fanbase here."

With 21 races currently on the calendar Barnett did admit that it would be hard to fit it in now, instead looked for a longer-term solution.

“Probably not in the short-term, given how congested the schedule is already, but we'd certainly love to figure out a way to have another Grand Prix here.

"We're looking at a number of different things to try to generate more interest on a local basis." Added Barnett.