German GP organisers must turn the race into a business for it to return - Domenicali

Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has insight into why a race in Germany did not replace the cancelled 2022 Russian Grand Prix.

The last time an F1 race was held in Germany was the 2020 race at Nürburgring, due to Covid-19, and called the Eifel GP.

But since then, the country has been dropped from the F1 calendar due to what many feel is the fact that the sport would much rather focus on the higher hosting fees made available by races in the Middle East or other similar locations.

Domenicali has said in the past that he would love to see a German race again, but explains in a Bild interview why it is not happening for now.

"If I don't make a call myself, I see and hear little from Germany. They talk, talk, talk, but in the end, you need facts," Domenicali said.

"It's a mystery to me how you can't build a business around a GP these days. But, if they get it right, we will have a race in Germany again."

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Finances a big concern

Finances appear to be a big problem in hosting races in Germany, as in the case of the 2019 race at Hockenheimring, which nearly did not happen, until Mercedes stepped in to support the event financially.

Domenicali added that: "The GP has to be worthwhile for all sides. We can't cover all the costs."

Many F1 fans got annoyed when F1 added Saudi Arabia and Qatar to the race calendar in 2021, claiming it was done for money rather than keeping the racing at traditional popular circuits like in Germany at Hockenheimring.

Domenicali defends himself against the claims, stating: "I'm not selling the soul of F1. I believe that this is the normal change. Money is important everywhere, also for us. But it's not the only