Flavio Briatore discusses failed F1 race idea with Donald Trump in New Jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Flavio Briatore revealed that he attempted to establish a New York-area Formula 1 Grand Prix alongside Donald Trump. In a recent interview, Briatore detailed how he facilitated a video call between Trump and Bernie Ecclestone to discuss potential locations, concluding that New Jersey was more feasible than Manhattan. The proposed Grand Prix of America aimed to create a street circuit along the Hudson River, inspired by previous financial challenges in F1's efforts in the U.S. Briatore's comments emphasize the difficulties faced before F1 gained traction in the U.S. market under Liberty Media's ownership.
- •Briatore and Trump sought a New York-area F1 race in 2013.
- •The Grand Prix of America was planned as a street circuit in New Jersey.
- •Challenges in New York led to New Jersey being considered a better option.
- •Financial difficulties ultimately halted the project by 2015.
- •Briatore's involvement highlights F1's historical struggles in the U.S.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Flavio Briatore Says He Tried to Launch an F1 Race in New Jersey With Donald Trump
"Long before Liberty Media turned F1 into must-watch television in the United States, Flavio Briatore was sitting in Donald Trump‘s office, trying to make a New York-area Grand Prix happen via video call with Bernie Ecclestone. It didn’t work out…
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