Red Bull raises Thai F1 idea

Red Bull expresses an interest in building a new circuit on Thai shores
Friday Practice 2, Sebastian Vettel (GER), Red Bull Racing, RB6
Friday Practice 2, Sebastian Vettel (GER), Red Bull Racing, RB6
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The chairman of Red Bull in the ✤UK has backed an idea to create an F1 circuit in Thailand.

Chalerm Yoovidhya insisted that the successful move into F1 with the♒ Red Bull Racing had left the company to evaluate other opportunities - one of which would be a new circuit in Thailand which would help to boost the tourism industry.

"We are serious about having a F1 course constructed in Thailand," he told the Bangkok Post. "Thailand is a ꧂beautiful country and a F1 course would surely boost the tourism industr🃏y."

Red Bull already backs Thai-British teenager Alex Albert, who represented Thailand in karting, while Mark Webber and Sebastian V⭕ettel are due to visit Thailand at th💮e end of the season to meet with race fans.

A previous visit was canceled to allow thཧe pair🔴 to focus on the race for the 2010 title.

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