By Kuban AbdymenCHOLPON-ATA: The latest round of the Formula 1 World Championship, held for the first time on Lake Issyk-Kul on August 1-2, 2026, was a success. The championship attracted thousands of foreign guests, representatives of leading federations, and international media, and demonstrated Issyk-Kul’s potential as a venue for world-class competitions. He not only won the Issyk-Kul Grand Prix but also earned another world championship title. Many note that the successful hosting of the inaugural world championship sent an important signal to international federations. If a long-term agreement with the UIM is finalized, Issyk-Kul will be able to join the permanent calendar of the Formula 1 World Championship.