Alex Albon shares further details of potential new grand prix

Alex Albon has shed further light on the details surrounding a potential grand prix in Thailand.

The Asian country is seeking to secure a place on the calendar and has been in negotiations with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali for some time.

Albon, who races under a Thai flag, has also been involved in talks with the Thai government over plans for the race.

The 29-year-old stated he is encouraged by what he has seen so far as he backed the potential race to boost Thailand's economy.

“It looks like it's becoming more and more real,” Albon told media including RacingNews365.

“Obviously, Thailand is quite big with the tourism industry and F1 fits their narrative perfectly.

“I do think it's going to be really good for the country. It seems like they're taking it very seriously as well. They've come to a lot of races.

“And it's all going forward. There's not been any setbacks so far, which is obviously very important. I can't really say so much. But everything I've seen – the circuit, the initial plans – it all looks really promising.”

While Albon sees the race as a boost for his home country, he stated the event has a lot to offer F1 as the track has not been designed as a conventional street circuit.

“It's not in central Bangkok, I can say that,” Albon added. “

If you've ever been to Thailand and Bangkok, you know the traffic situation there is not great. It's more out of the way.

“They're doing a lot of work with the infrastructure and the logistics, getting people in and out.

“The track itself is... I wouldn't call it your classic street track. Not the ones that we usually see in the last few years. I think it's got more character than that, which is positive.”