Queensland has flagged a potential bid to poach the Australian Grand Prix from rival state Victoria, the current host of the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne.
In recent times, it has been New South Wales looking to steal Melbourne's thunder by proposing a race in famous Australian city Sydney.
However, Queensland's major events minister Kate Jones has admitted she envisages world champion Lewis Hamilton and his rivals racing on the iconic Gold Coast.
"Of course we would love to talk to Formula 1 about coming to the Gold Coast," she told the local Gold Coast Bulletin.
"We are always looking for quality events to attract visitors and investment to Queensland."
Amid the latest Sydney rumours, F1 supremo Ecclestone said earlier this month that while happy with Melbourne, a change of venue for Australia cannot be ruled out.
