<p>The Circuit of Wales</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure – in the Senedd at 1:32 pm on 7 December 2016.

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Photo of Steffan Lewis Steffan Lewis Plaid Cymru 1:32, 7 December 2016

To follow on from the comments by the Member of Torfaen, there’s support across parties for this project, and on these benches too. I’m sure the Cabinet Secretary is aware of the reported financial difficulties facing Silverstone, with key figures in the Formula 1 sector questioning whether it will host the UK Grand Prix beyond 2026. Many of those same key figures in the sector are openly talking about the prospect of Wales hosting the UK’s Grand Prix, at the Circuit of Wales. Would you not agree with me, therefore, that it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase Wales to the world, with the exposure that Formula 1 gets on an international stage, building on the fantastic sporting and global recognition of Wales, especially after the successful summer of sport we’ve had already?