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  • #308081
    Browny
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    I’m pretty sure this has been done already but I couldn’t find the previous thread. With Formula 1 returning to a circuit it should have returned to years ago I thought it would be interesting to see everyone’s dream 2016 F1 Calendar of International circuits that are currently, or have been recently in use by an International series. Should hopefully create some great debate. (Only 1 circuit per country applies for all calender’s). Calendars must be between 16-20 races). I’m going to rate the circuits based on 50% enjoyment/challenge to drive, 35% ability to make great racing and 15% fan support and heritage. Should some circuits be impossible for F1, please also note an alternative.

    Dream Calendar

    1. Mount Panorama (Australia) – 2nd choice Philip Island
    2. Sepang (Malaysia)
    3. Guia Circuit (China/Macau)
    4. Middle East Grand Prix to rotate between Istanbul Park, Dubai Autodrome & Bahrain Outer Track
    5. European Grand Prix to rotate between Mugello, Brno & Algarve
    6. Aragon (Spain) -FIA layout
    7. Circuit de Monaco (Monaco)
    8. Circuit de la Sarthe (France) – 2nd choice Paul Richard Version 1
    9. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Canada)
    10. Silverstone (UK) -new layout
    11. Nurbugring Nordshleiffe (Germany) – 2nd choice Nurbugring GP
    12. Red Bull Ring (Austria)
    13. Zandvoort (Netherlands)
    14. Spa (Belgium)
    15. Monza (Italy)
    16. Suzuka (Japan)
    17. COTA (USA)
    18. Hermanos Rodriguz (Mexico)
    19. Potero de los Funes (Argentina)
    20. Interlagos (Brazil)

    #308273
    glynh
    Participant

    We’ve got a good selection at the moment so I wouldn’t change much, these are the current tracks unless noted otherwise;
    1. Australia
    2. Bahrain alternated with Abu Dhabi
    3. China
    4. Sochi
    5. Spain (Aragon)
    6. Monaco
    7. Canada
    8. Baku – really interested to see how such a steep narrow track turns out but it depends on the track whether I would keep it.
    9. Austria
    10. UK – silverstone
    11. Germany – full Nurburgring is the dream with safer barriers everywhere but an ultra long track anywhere would be nice.
    12. Monza
    13. Belgium
    14. Hungary
    15. France – Le mans/Circuit de la Sarthe (no chicanes)
    16. Singapore
    17. Japan
    18. USA – Laguna Seca
    19. Mexico
    20. Brazil

    I would like to see races in Africa and India as well but that’s my 20 and no tracks stand out for those 2.

    #308274
    Michal
    Participant

    1. Australia (Melbourne) – 15 March
    2. Malaysia (Sepang) – 22 March
    3. China (Shanghai) – 7 April
    4. Bahrain (Sakhir)* – 14 April
    5. Spain (Jerez) – 3 May
    6. Monaco (Monte Carlo) – 17 May
    7. France (Paul Ricard) – 31 May
    7. Canada (Montreal) – 14 June
    8. Austria (RB Ring) – 28 June
    10. Britain (Silverstone) – 12 July
    11. Germany (Nurburgring) – 26 July
    12. Hungary (Hungaroring) – 2 August
    13. Belgium (Spa) – 30 August
    14. Italy (Monza) – 13 September
    15. Singapore (Marina Bay)* – 27 September
    16. Japan (Suzuka) – 11 October
    17. Mexico (Mexico City) – 1 November
    18. USA (Austin) – 15 November
    19. Brazil (Interlagos) – 29 November

    Who need lifeless Asian circuits or Catalunya/Valencia venues? Kyalami would have been great somewhere too.

    #308576
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Found the last (of possibly quite a few) thread: https://www.racefans.net/groups/f1/forum/topic/your-formula-one-calendar/

    This was my post:

    Fifteen races, not the ten of the first days, not the twenty of present. Inspired by 1986:

      1. Brazil, Interlagos
      2. Spain, Catalunya
      3. San Marino, Imola
      4. Monaco, Monte Carlo
      5. Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps
      6. Canada, Gilles Villeneuve
      7. United States, Circuit of the Americas
      8. France, Paul Ricard
      9. Great Britain, Silverstone
      10. Germany, Nurburgring
      11. Hungary, Hungaroring
      12. Austria, Red Bull Ring
      13. Italy, Monza
      14. Europe, Hockenheimring
      15. Australia, Albert Park

    I’ve always loved Kyalami – the modern version! I get it would probably not be a great addition, and my calendar tries to stay realistic and, with the exception of Paul Ricard, all of the circuits were in the calendar less than ten years ago. I’d put Kyalami first in the order, moving all the other races back.

    #308584
    WheelToWheel
    Participant

    1. Sepang, Malaysia
    2. Sakhir, Bahrain
    3. Suzuka, Japan
    4. Marina Bay, Singapore
    5. New Delhi, India
    6. Istanbul, Turkey
    7. Montreal, Canada
    8. Monaco
    9. Silverstone, Britain
    10. Spa, Belgium
    11. Monza, Italy
    12. Magny-Cours, France
    13. Zandvoort, Netherlands
    14. Hockenheim, Germany
    15. Budapest, Hungary
    16. Imola, San Marino
    17. Melbourne, Australia
    18. Austin, USA
    19. Interlagos, BRazil
    20, Mexico City, Mexico

    #308587

    1. Lippo Karawaci (always wanted to watch F1 Live)
    2. Bathurst
    3. Sepang
    4. Catalunya
    5. Brands Hatch
    6. Nuerburgring, preferably the Nordschleife
    7. Zandvoort
    8. Spa
    9. Hungaroring
    10. Spielberg
    11. Monza
    12. ..that Swedish airport
    13. Montreal
    14. Willowsprings/Watkins Glen/ Indy oval/ Laguna Seca
    15. Mexico
    16. Interlagos
    17. Istanbul (Best. Tilkedrome. Ever)
    18. Suzuka

    #308588
    Iestyn Davies
    Participant

    Here’s an entry using F1Fanatic rate the race data (2008-) – in the 2013 season article, there’s averages by track:

    1. Melbourne
    2. Sepang
    3. Shanghai
    4. Bahrain
    5. Istanbul
    6. Monaco
    7. Montreal
    8. Europe – Nurburgring
    9. Silverstone
    10. Hockenheim
    11. Hungaroring
    12. Spa
    13. Monza
    14. Singapore
    15. Suzuka/Fuji
    16. Korea
    17. COTA
    18. Interlagos
    19. Abu Dhabi

    On the chopping block are Austria, Catalunya, Mexico, New Delhi, Magny-Cours and Valencia. Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Monaco and Suzuka next! Canada is the best track, followed by Nurburgring and COTA. Hockenheim and Russia are hit by controversy (2010 & 2014); apart from that, Russia might make the cut over Singapore.

    @fixy It would be nice to see the proposed extension for Kyalami (longer straight to T2, adding a passing chance) and revamp to bump it up to F1 testing grade – wouldn’t be far from there to get back to FIA Grade 1.

    #308596
    James Brickles
    Participant

    1. Brazilian GP – Interlagos
    2. Oceanic GP – Bathurst
    3. San Marino GP – Imola
    4. Monaco GP – Monte-Carlo
    5. Austrian GP – A1 Ring
    6. Mexican GP – Mexico City
    7. United States West GP – Laguna Seca
    8. Canadian GP – Montreal
    9. French GP – Paul Ricard
    10. British GP – Brands Hatch (I prefer this circuit to Silverstone)
    11. German GP – Hockenheim (Pre 2002)
    12. Hungarian GP – Hungaroring
    13. Belgian GP – Spa-Francorchamps
    14. Italian GP – Monza
    15. Portuguese GP – Algarve
    16. Singapore GP – Marina Bay
    17. United States North GP – Road America
    18. Japanese GP – Suzuka
    19. Australian GP – Adelaide

    #309296
    Palindnilap
    Participant

    Hi Browny, I love dream calendars and yours makes me dream indeed !

    Here is my quite similar take, loosely based on the 1991 season, when there were not all those slots taken by soulless races in the Middle or Far East.

    1. US West GP, Laguna Seca, maybe in rotation with Sonoma or Barber
    2. Argentinian GP, Potrero de los Funes
    3. European GP, Sachsenring, maybe in rotation with Charade
    4. Monaco GP, Monaco
    5. Canadian GP, Mont Tremblant
    6. US East GP, V.I.R. (Full Course layout), maybe in rotation with Road America
    7. French GP, Circuit de la Sarthe
    8. British GP, Brands Hatch, maybe in rotation with Oulton
    9. German GP, Nürburgring Nordschleife (24h design, with GP track)
    10. Dutch GP, Zandvoort
    11. Belgian GP, Spa-Francorchamps
    12. Italian GP, Mugello (you said heritage counted only for 15%, right?)
    13. Portuguese GP, Portimao (Algarve), maybe in rotation with Vila Real
    14. Spanish GP, Montjuïc
    15. Japanese GP, Suzuka
    16. Australian GP, Mount Panorama

    Notable leftovers would be Macau (not realistic enough I think), Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio (too many great tracks in the East US), Manfeild (F1 has never been to New Zealand), Monza and Hermanos Rodrigues (not that great as tracks, but best fan support).

    #309302
    sam3110
    Participant

    Australia-Bathurst
    Malaysia-Sepang
    Japan-Suzuka
    China-Shanghai
    South Africa-Kyalami
    Turkey-Istanbul
    Hungary-Hungaroring
    Austria-RBRing
    Italy-Monza
    San Marino-Imola
    France-Le Mans
    Monaco-Monte Carlo
    Germany-Hockenheim
    Belgium-Spa
    UK-Brands Hatch
    Europe-Silverstone
    Spain-Jerez
    Portugal-Portimao
    Canada-Montreal
    USA-Indianapolis
    USA-COTA
    USA-Long Beach
    Mexico-Mexico City
    Brazil-Sao Paulo

    24 circuits, but they can all be twinned together as back to back races, making the calendar shorter than it looks

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