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[Saba Sports News] The Paris Summer Olympics are in full swing, and many racing fans may have a question in mind—why has a popular racing sport like Formula 1 never made it to the Olympic stage? Some media outlets have noticed this question among fans and have analyzed the reasons why F1 racing has not been able to enter the Olympics. “Racing sports” is a broad term that encompasses various types of competitions, such as F1, rally racing, endurance racing, motorcycle racing, and more. If racing sports were to be introduced as a major event in the Olympics, it would mean the creation of many sub-events, making it challenging for any single country to provide venues for such a wide range of racing types. Additionally, regional disparities would persist, contradicting the spirit of fairness and justice in the Olympics.
For instance, European drivers might have an advantage on European tracks, while American drivers may be completely unfamiliar with such tracks. Another point to consider is the issue of contracts and sponsorships. Which car manufacturer would produce the racing cars for the Olympics? Who would supply the fuel and tires? Who would provide the oil, brake parts, and so on? While racing sports rely on the talent of athletes, they also involve significant investments from teams and car manufacturers. In racing sports, these conflicts of interest are inevitable. Most drivers have established partnerships with companies that provide cars, tires, oil, fuel, spark plugs, brakes, and more. The Olympics would struggle to balance the conflicting interests of these companies.