Sanam Luang Circuit – Bangkok

When was the track built?

Already in 2013 there were rumors of Bangkok hosting a F1 Grand Prix, a night race similarly to Singapore.
But the project never took-off and not even an actual proposal was made.
A new proposal, made by me, will finally bring Formula One to Thailand and its capital; not through skyscrapers though but its historical landmarks.
With the main straight and all main facilities in the Sanam Luang square and passing by the Democracy Monument, Mahakan Fort, Loha Prasat, the Giant swing, many institutional buildings and Temple of the Emerald Buddha just to name the most famous ones, in an area nominated to be UNESCO World Heritage Site, this circuit will showcase the beauty and the history of this country.

When was its first Grand Prix?

The new circuit will be ready for the new F1 in 2023 and will host the first ever GP in the country.
It will rotate with Burinam in the Continental series.

What’s the circuit like?

This racetrack has two souls: in the first part, going from the last corner to T10, there are four straights followed chicanes and hairpins, offering plenty of overtake opportunities, thanks also to the wide roads of the city.
In the second one there are more typical street circuit corners, mainly 90° turns, with narrowed roads not leaving room for mistakes; wheel-to-wheel action still possible especially in T17 and T23.
Even if it’s a street circuit, having a high top-speed will be as important as good traction in slow corners, similarly to Baku.
High temperatures and humidity and likely heavy showers will make this appointment even more difficult for drivers.

Where is it located?

The main straight is on the Sanam Luang park area, in the city centre, in the Phra Nakhon district, close to the river Chao Phraya and around 30 km East of the International airport. (+ 13°45’29”, +100°29’40”)