Overview
- Racing on permanent circuits becomes legal in Switzerland from July 1, 2026, ending a prohibition in place since 1955.
- Under the new ordinance, individual cantons will issue licenses and must assess safety, noise, and environmental impact for each event.
- Reports from European outlets say a Swiss Grand Prix is not imminent because building or upgrading tracks to top standards takes years.
- Switzerland previously allowed electric-only races under a 2015 carve-out, which brought Formula E to Zurich and Bern in 2018 and 2019 before local logistics and opposition ended those events.
- The ban followed the 1955 Le Mans disaster that killed more than 80 people, yet Switzerland remained active in the sport through top drivers and teams based in hubs like Hinwil.