Carey says F1 considered New York alongside Miami and Las Vegas
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The former F1 chief executive said New York was considered alongside Miami and Las Vegas after Liberty Media took over, but was not seen as a realistic prospect.
New York was one of three U.S. cities Formula 1 considered for a new race after Liberty Media took over the championship, former chief executive Chase Carey has recalled. Carey said New York was not a realistic prospect, while Miami and Las Vegas were locations F1 thought it could pursue to expand its presence in the country.
Carey made the remarks during an on-stage conversation with Fox Business anchor Liz Claman at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York. He led F1 as CEO from 2017 until Stefano Domenicali took over at the start of 2021.
Carey said the United States mattered because of its audience and its role in global media. F1 wanted a larger presence there, he said.
Miami joined the calendar in 2022, followed by Las Vegas in 2023. Long-term contract extensions keep Miami on the F1 calendar until at least 2041 and Las Vegas through the end of 2037.
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