Hockenheim ready to stage F1 replacement race, seeking long-term agreement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Germany's Hockenheimring has expressed readiness to host a Formula One replacement race due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Management announced they would consider this opportunity only if it could lead to a multi-year contract, not just a one-off event. The track last held a Grand Prix in 2019, with the most recent race in Germany occurring at Nürburgring in 2020. Current discussions include alternatives for races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as the season concludes, with significant interest from Formula One chief Stefano Domenicali in Hockenheim's potential future involvement.
- •Hockenheimring could host F1 if it leads to future races.
- •Management seeks to avoid one-off races due to financial concerns.
- •The track last hosted a Grand Prix in 2019.
- •Discussions are ongoing about upcoming races in the Middle East.
- •Stefano Domenicali confirms interest in Hockenheim's future prospects.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Hockenheim would stage F1 replacement race, if it opens door for more
"Germany's Hockenheimring would be ready to step in and stage a Formula One race if tensions in the Middle East continue, but only under the condition that this would lead to a full return into the calendar. Hockenheim managing directors Jörn Teske and Jochen Nerpel told the Formel.
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