Supercars is eyeing slots on the Formula 1 undercard in the United States and Singapore in years to come, according to a report. The touring car championship currently supports the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park and has been a fixture at the circuit since 1996.

However, with new owners at the helm of Supercars, a concerted effort is being made to expand that presence alongside Formula 1.

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Singapore has been touted as an opportunity in the past. This week, talk of racing at the Marina Bay circuit resurfaced.

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Soon, the United States will have three grands prix with a street race in Las Vegas joining the new-for-2022 event in Miami and the Texas jaunt that has stood since 2012.

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The Austin 400 was supposed to be held annually until 2022. However, after a one-year hiatus due to a date clash with the X Games, it was decided to terminate that contract.

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The Austin 400 was supposed to be held annually until 2022. However, after a one-year hiatus due to a date clash with the X Games, it was decided to terminate that contract.

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Now, under new management, a return to the United States has been earmarked. However, an overseas expansion could come at the cost of events in Australia.

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"The focus for the last few months has been getting the Gen3 cars out and getting our main events done at the end of the year," Supercars Chairman Barclay Nettlefold told Motorsport.com.

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