'My goal is to have 3': Alex Albon wants Thailand to join his list of F1 home races
Formula 1 driver Alex Albon expressed his desire for Thailand to host a Grand Prix, adding to his existing 'home' races in Singapore and Malaysia. Thailand is currently considering a $1.23 billion bid to join the F1 calendar by 2028.
Why it matters
The expansion of F1 into Southeast Asia reflects the sport's growing global commercial footprint and the importance of regional identity for drivers.
Representing your country or continent on the biggest stage is a blessing, which Atlassian Williams F1 driver Alex Albon feels about his Thai heritage, which has given him an identity and the respect of fans across Southeast Asia. Williams driver considers both Malaysia and Singapore as “home races” and hopes Thailand can eventually join that list.Malaysia is hosting the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang this weekend as part of an arrangement that keeps the Bahrain round on the Formula 1 calendar. The race will be this weekend, with Sepang serving as Round 16 of the 2026 F1 season.For Albon, the venue carries significance beyond the unusual circumstances surrounding this year’s race.
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