Andalucia in pole position to hold a Formula 1 Grand Prix

Andalucia in pole position to hold a Formula 1 Grand Prix

Andalucia in pole position to hold a Formula 1 Grand Prix. image: google

Andalucia in pole position to hold a Formula 1 Grand Prix

Juan Marin, vice president of the Junta de Andalucia, and the Minister of Tourism, has revealed some exciting news for motorsport fans in the region. During his speech today, Monday, November 1, at the international tourism fair in London, the minister announced that Andalucia is “the first reserve” to be able to host a Formula 1 championship race.

Mr Marin explained that the Andalucian government “would like to have Formula 1”. He added that, in fact, they are “crazy for the community to be the permanent headquarters of one of these races. My team tells me that I am crazy, that it is a lot of money, but, it is an investment so that we can continue to be the best tourist destination”.

The Andalusian vice president explained that, “as soon as one falls, we enter”. Jerez race circuit in the province of Cadiz is the proposed venue for this prestigious event, should the opportunity present itself. It is estimated that an investment of between three and five million euros would be involved to elevate the circuit to the standard required by Formula One.

This investment, assured Mr Marin, would come from public funds, but also from private initiative, as well as funds from the European Union, as reported by abc.sevilla.es.

___________________________________________________________

Thank you for reading, and don’t forget to check The Euro Weekly News for all your up-to-date local and international news stories, and remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Written by

Chris King

Originally from Wales, Chris spent years on the Costa del Sol before moving to the Algarve where he is a web reporter for The Euro Weekly News covering international and Spanish national news. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com

Comments