Possible F1 calenders for the future

[TigerKing]

It seems that with European races becoming less prevalent, F1 will have to accommodate more races from abroad. Here's what i think would be a good calender for F1 as a sport and financially for, at least 2017-2020.
1. Australian GP- Albert Park
2. Malaysia GP- Sepang
3. Bahrain GP- BIC
4. Mexican GP- Herm. Rodriguez (revised track looks really bad btw)
5. Spanish GP- Catalunya
6. Monaco GP- Monte Carlo
7. British GP-Silverstone
8. GP du Canada- Montreal
9. US GP West/German GP alternating- Long Beach/Hockenheimring (If no germany, then austria for that year. Also, US is too big of a country for just 1 race)
10. Austria/France alternating- Red Bull/Paul Ricard (France is a missed market and i think France is ready for F1 to return esp. with Renault trying to come back)
11. GP de Belgique- Spa
12. Italian GP- Monza/Mugello/Imola (some type of way to split the costs amongst the circuits, Monza has to pay too much pay every year)
13. Hungarian GP- Hungaroring (I guess this thing will never leave the calendar -_-)
14. Russian GP/ Azeri GP- Sochi/Baku (both are rich countries but Azerbaijan will have no motorsport interest so best to let them outbid and alternate)
15. Singapore GP- Marina Bay
16. Indian GP- Buddh (or street circuit in Mumbai?) (India has a lot of F1 fans and needs a representation on the calendar bc its a huge market)
17. Chinese GP- Shanghai
18. Japanese GP- Suzuka
19. US Grand Prix/American GP- COTA/Port Imperial (if Long Beach is on calender, Texas will be too close to it so NYC is probably a better place)
20. Abu Dhabi GP/Qatar GP- Yas/Lusail (let them outbid each other, F1 needs the money and they want the exposure)
Im having a tough time putting Brazil in the calender but it needs to be there. I don't think more than 20 races is feasible financially.
What are your opinions or predictions for future calenders?

[racingbradley]

Brazil has got to be there and 20 or 21 races does it matter??
Personally I would like to see France back on the calendar

[mirafiori]

Just leave Monza alone. We need Monza in the same way we humans need Air.

[aroutis]

I don't think people understand the backlash that will occur if Ecclestone messes around with Monza.

[Nero Horse]

I'd really like to see the French GP returning, either on Paul Ricard or Magny Cours. Also I would like to see the German GP back, the Indian GP, Turkish GP (that Istanbul track was great), Portuguese GP (Estoril or Algarve), another race in the US would be great (Long Beach track would be my choice) and another race in Italy would be fantastic as well (Mugello or San Marino).

[wisepie]

I'd really like to see the French GP returning, either on Paul Ricard or Magny Cours. Also I would like to see the German GP back, the Indian GP, Turkish GP (that Istanbul track was great), Portuguese GP (Estoril or Algarve), another race in the US would be great (Long Beach track would be my choice) and another race in Italy would be fantastic as well (Mugello or San Marino).

Agree 100% Nero Horse and Monza must stay as the Italian GP venue, it has a special feel to it, but the GPs should follow a logistically sensible order too, taking into account costs for teams/transport and seasonal variations, Mexico in between Bahrain and Spain isn't exactly sensible, but I guess TigerKing just meant to suggest venues!

[Brembo]

I don't think people understand the backlash that will occur if Ecclestone messes around with Monza.

Messing with Germany didn't seem to big a deal to Bernie, he can simply blame Monza on someone else or the fans not paying enough. Ferrari being around the longest still inherits large WC prize $$$ regardless of how well they do. So they probably will remain silent if Monza gets axed. Maybe cry a little to show some fan appreciation on the way to the bank.

[wisepie]

Something is fundamentally wrong with the system if all of our classic circuits can no longer raise the funds to promote the races, it's very worrying and there are too many commercial interests being pandered to at the expense of the sport. I for one have no idea what would be the best way forward, and Bernie/CVC and Mr Wolff don't seem to have any sensible answers either.

[Hornet]

Something is fundamentally wrong with the system if all of our classic circuits can no longer raise the funds to promote the races, it's very worrying and there are too many commercial interests being pandered to at the expense of the sport. I for one have no idea what would be the best way forward, and Bernie/CVC and Mr Wolff don't seem to have any sensible answers either.

I think hosting F1 these days requires an investment by either the government or a big corporate to sponsor the fees. If it depends on the government, then a lot of local factors come into play, such as the economy and politics of the nation. Not everyone will agree to spending tax dollars on hosting F1 races. I think in this situation, the fate of the circuit will be out of the sport's hand. The sport can only try to convince people that it's worth investing in, but if those who fund it decide otherwise, then there's nothing the sport can do.

I think that's why Bernie is always trying to make the sport more interesting and attractive. If the viewers start leaving the sport, then no one will invest in hosting races. For example if Sepang was always empty during the last 3 years, I don't think Petronas would have sponsor a new contract.

[Tobes]

Messing with Germany didn't seem to big a deal to Bernie, he can simply blame Monza on someone else or the fans not paying enough. Ferrari being around the longest still inherits large WC prize $$$ regardless of how well they do. So they probably will remain silent if Monza gets axed. Maybe cry a little to show some fan appreciation on the way to the bank.

Think Monza would be a slightly different story, I read some time ago that a number of the commercial deals Bernie has with some tv companies have get out clauses if Ferrari leave F1, I think Monza is safe because a substantial amount of commercial revenue rests on Ferrari staying in F1 and losing Monza could be viewed as the first step to losing Ferrari...

[TigerKing]

Just leave Monza alone. We need Monza in the same way we humans need Air.

I completely agree with you but the unfortunate truth is that Monza will outspend their money if they try to compete with the other venues (Russia, Chinese) and then be shut down or go bankrupt. With Mugello as an alternate, Ferrari can put some of their money (Ferrari seems to have a big influence in Mugello). Also, with Imola returning, we can allow Monza to have one to two years of break to gather enough revenue to host a grand prix.