The 2017 Formula 1 calendar development threadFormula 1
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It definitely looks like something that was made for sim racing first and actual racing second. The perimeter isn't too bad - it feels like a cross between Magny-Cours and Imola - even if the chicane on the crest is awkward (especially so close to pit entry), but the infield section around the lake is very Caesars' Palace.
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Liberty is pushing for more than twenty-one races from 2019:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129909/f1-pushing-for-over-21-races-by-2019
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129909/f1-pushing-for-over-21-races-by-2019
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Paul Ricard will be interesting.
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Nope, http://www.lbbizjournal.com/single-...aluate-Future-Operator-Of-The-Grand-Prix-Race https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/14742
Battle of the op ed's. http://www.presstelegram.com/opinio...no-reason-to-shift-gears-now-guest-commentary
http://www.presstelegram.com/opinio...hould-turn-back-to-formula-1-guest-commentary
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Portugal - particularly Algarve - are interested in getting a slot on the calendar:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129963/portuguese-gp-in-frame-for-f1-calendar-return
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129963/portuguese-gp-in-frame-for-f1-calendar-return
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It better happen, Singapore is a modern classic.
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My guess is logistics. The teams will send out two lots of gear. One will be sent from Italy to Russia, while the other will go direct to Singapore. After Singapore, that gear will be sent on to Japan while the teams go on to Russia. After Russia, that gear will be retired for the season and sent back to the factory.
Because of the contracts.
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I feel like I am late on this but Malaysia is missing from that calender :/
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Why don't they put Canada after Japan before US. That way they have the three North American GPs in one trip. Would make sense travel-wise for teams.
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Firstly it depends on availability. Secondly it doesn't really matter where a team goes - outside Europe they leave a track, get on a plane, get off a plane, go to a track (sometimes they return home in between). It makes little difference if those tracks are in a particular arbitrary order or none at all.
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They didn't like the terms of the deal or competing with Singapore for spectators.
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This is the discussion thread for a recent post on GTPlanet:
This article was published by Calvin Kirstein (@calvins48) on June 20th, 2017 in the Formula One category.
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They're trying to make it like NASCAR (which only works when you only race within one country) but really NASCAR should be more like F1, 25-ish races, one race per track.
Wouldn't be surprised if they propose adding a playoff system to F1
Wouldn't be surprised if they propose adding a playoff system to F1
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Some interesting moves and notes. Sad to see Paul Ricard chosen for France...what a boring, terrible track. Sad to see COTA once again in use, thought this was the last planned year for that circuit.
Baku moves earlier in the season. Nice to see Austria's resurgence. Hope it stays as it's a damn fun track.
Abu Dhabi looks to be cementing its place as the "last" race of the season. No Korea (thankfully), No India (meh), what else got the boot?
Baku moves earlier in the season. Nice to see Austria's resurgence. Hope it stays as it's a damn fun track.
Abu Dhabi looks to be cementing its place as the "last" race of the season. No Korea (thankfully), No India (meh), what else got the boot?
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Should this merge with the existing calendar thread?
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They're trying to make it like NASCAR (which only works when you only race within one country) but really NASCAR should be more like F1, 25-ish races, one race per track.
Wouldn't be surprised if they propose adding a playoff system to F1
Where do you get this idea that Liberty media are actively trying to "make it like Nascar" just because an idea they think is was floated around? Adding more races is hardly a "NASCAR" only idea.
As the only purpose built Grade 1 facility In the US, what else could they have used?
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I fixed it, I agree that it did not make sense for the chance for parallel conversations across the two threads.
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The way I understand it, tracks have to be a certain grade to host a Formula 1 one race though so even if those tracks have enough money to give to the FIA, they would have to undergo extensive transformations just to even be certified (certain length, runoff, etc). In their current state for example, Road America and Watkins Glen would not be able to host a F1 race because neither are Grade 1. Even with Watkens Glen's recent repave, its only at Grade 2 and it would require them to completely rebuilt the pit and facilities as part of being Grade 1. Road America would basically have to be completely redesigned and is more then likely not gonna look anything like it use to be.
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I'd love to see Road America being used for the US Grand Prix. Great track which should be suitable for F1. FIA could even mitigate The Kink (which would be a shame) with simply using the chicane beforehand, if they would feel like it would be to dangerous otherwise.
