Formula 1 CEO and Chairman Chase Carey has given his backing to plans for a race around the streets of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, following a visit to the city.
Copenhagen is one of several potential new locations striving to host a Grand Prix by 2020, with a project fronted by former government minister Helge Sander and Lars Seier Christensen, ex-CEO of Saxo Bank.
Liberty Media, which acquired Formula 1 last January, has often spoken of its desire to bring the sport to “destination cities”, as part of its vision for the future.
Carey visited Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss plans, according to Reuters, and enthused over the prospect of bringing Formula 1 to the city.
“We’re excited about the opportunity to explore a potential race here in Denmark,” said Carey.
“I think Copenhagen represents the type of location that we think can really provide a great platform.
“Scandinavia has been a great part of our sport and having local drivers is always a plus.”
Denmark has never hosted a Grand Prix but is represented on the Formula 1 grid by Haas’ Kevin Magnussen.
The Formula 1 calendar has gradually expanded in recent years, with the 2018 schedule set to equal 2016’s record of 21 Grands Prix.
The French and German Grands Prix (at Paul Ricard and Hockenheim) have returned to the roster, though Malaysia, which joined in 1999, has been discontinued.
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