Formula 1 arrives on its European tour, with seven races in our neighborhood on the calendar for the coming weeks.
But again none in Germany, the birthplace of the automobile is once again empty handed.
This is just as embarrassing for the organizer as it is for the possible venues Hockenheimring and Nürburgring.
Above all, it's sad for the local fans.
Because the fastest roundabout in the world fascinates people around the world.
The series has an estimated 1.5 billion television viewers over the course of a season, and digital channels describe it as the sport with the fastest growing number of hits.
Certainly part of the spectacle is the goosebump-promoting sound of the petrol engines, engines dissipating in smoke under full load and wheel-to-wheel battles for position, otherwise the grandstands along the routes wouldn't be jam-packed, including a folk festival atmosphere.
The fascination of how powerful hybrid drives, sophisticated aerodynamics or a team spirit with four tire changes within three seconds pushes the limits of what is possible is just as certain.
Brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull, Ferrari and Renault-Alpine are always fascinated by technology and engines on the race weekends and beyond.
On top of that.
In 2026, new regulations are to take effect, with drives that take even more account of the demand for environmental compatibility.
Then Porsche and Audi want to get involved.
That would be great.
Then at the latest, preferably sooner, there must be another race in Germany.