F1 explores potential Hockenheim race return in future
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Formula One chief Stefano Domenicali announced discussions with Hockenheimring organizers about possibly reviving a German race in the medium term. The last German Grand Prix was held in 2019 at Hockenheim, with the most recent race in Germany taking place in 2020 at Nürburgring due to the pandemic. Hockenheimring is investing in improvements to attract Formula One but considers the hosting fee of over $20 million too steep. Hockenheimring managing director Jorn Teske stated there are no specific outcomes or plans yet, but both sides are interested in finding a viable economic solution.
- •F1 officials are in discussions for a race at Hockenheim.
- •Domenicali says plans are not for the short term.
- •Hockenheim's last Grand Prix was in 2019.
- •The Nürburgring hosted the last German race in 2020.
- •Hockenheimring seeks a more manageable hosting fee.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — F1 CEO revives talks over potential German GP return at Hockenheim
- 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — Hockenheim Is in Talks with Formula 1 About Bringing the German Grand Prix Back
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — F1 in talks with Hockenheim over Germany return 'in the medium term'
"Formula One chief Stefano Domenicali is not ruling out a return of a race in Germany and said they are in an exchange with Hockenheimring organizers. Domenicali said in a video call on Wednesday they F1 was exploring “whether a Formula 1 race could take place there in the medium term, not in the short term”.
"Germany’s most iconic circuit has made the first move. Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1‘s CEO, has confirmed that Hockenheimring initiated contact with the sport to discuss a potential return to the racing calendar, according to The Race. Domenicali offered a carefully…
"F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed that ties with Germany have been rebuilt as discussions continue over a potential long-term return of the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. The German Grand Prix has been absent from the Formula 1 calendar since 2021.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:00 AMF1 CEO revives talks over potential German GP return at Hockenheim
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealed that ties with Germany have been rebuilt as discussions continue over a potential long-term return of the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. The German Grand Prix has been absent from the Formula 1 calendar since 2021.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 12:44 PMHockenheim Is in Talks with Formula 1 About Bringing the German Grand Prix Back
Germany’s most iconic circuit has made the first move. Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1‘s CEO, has confirmed that Hockenheimring initiated contact with the sport to discuss a potential return to the racing calendar, according to The Race. Domenicali offered a carefully…
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:03 PMF1 in talks with Hockenheim over Germany return 'in the medium term'
Formula One chief Stefano Domenicali is not ruling out a return of a race in Germany and said they are in an exchange with Hockenheimring organizers. Domenicali said in a video call on Wednesday they F1 was exploring “whether a Formula 1 race could take place there in the medium term, not in the short term”.
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