What's your ideal F1 calender?

On the next podcast (02x13, not tomorrow) I will collect all the data you guys have mentioned and showcase it on the show.

Couple of rules
-Maximum of 20 different tracks
-Have to be tracks that have hosted a Grand Prix at some point
-Cannot use different layouts of the same track
(ex. Bugatti Circuit or Circuit de La Sarthe, not both)
(ex. 1960s Spa or 2009 Spa, not both)

They don't have to be in any specific order, all I want are 20 tracks.

Suzuka
Melbourne
Malaysia
Abu Dhabi
Turkey
Nurburgring
Red Bull Ring
Spa
Monza
Paul Ricard
Silverstone
Donnington
Monaco
Zandvoort
Laguna Seca
Interlagos
Potrero de los Funes
Watkins Glenn
Montreal
Talladega

narboza22 wrote:Nurburgring

The GP-Strecke or the Nordschleife?

narboza22 wrote:
Laguna Seca
Potrero de los Funes
Talladega

I don't recall these tracks having Grand Prixes.

This might help if you guys need ideas.

The GP track at the ring, and I missed the line about having to have held a GP in the past.

However: I'm pretty sure Potrero de los Funes is FIA Grade 1 or whatever the F1 standard is for tracks, so its capable of hosting it. Laguna Seca is arguably one of the best tracks in the western hemisphere, and with some work would be able to host it. And I'm part of the crowd that thinks F1 needs an oval round. It would appeal to the massive American audience they are missing out on. It would provide a unique challenge to drivers who are supposed to be the best in the world. And it would be a technical challenge for the cars as well.

Those were 20 tracks that I think could make up a realistic season, I left out all of the ones that I don't think could ever happen or work.

I don't disagree with you on those points.
BUT
If I agree to let those in, I'd have to allow any old circuit that people request. That isn't what this exercise is about. It's mainly about the circuits that F1 fans love and would want to see back on the calender.

Melbourne
Sepang
Interlagos
Imola (New layout)
Jerez
A1 Ring
Paul Ricard
Estoril
Silverstone (Arena Circuit)
Hockenheim (New layout)
Montreal
Long Beach
Watkins Glen
Nurburgring GP
Zandvoort
Spa
Monza
Zolder
Suzuka
Adelaide

Well - 16 calander all I can think of with out falling asleep -

Adelaide
Suzuka
Hockenheim Old Layout
Silverstone 88 layout
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Spa 60's layout
Paul Ricard Le Mans Series Layout
Zolder
Imola
Monza
Monaco
Montreal
Long Beach
Watkins Glen
Indy
Interlagos


and my ideal calander -

Nurburgring Nordschleife
Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Le Mans Circuit De La Sarthe
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Crystal Palace

Melbourne
Sepang
Suzuka
Shanghai
Imola
Red Bull Ring
Monaco
Hockenheim
Circuit De La Sarthe
Montreal
Silverstone Arena
Nurburgring GP
Spa
Monza
Dijon-Prenois
Long Beach Street Circuit
San Luis
Interlagos

Forgot to mention, if you don't mention a specific era, I'm going to assume you mean the most current version of the track.

Adelaide Grand Prix (Aus)
Taupo Motorsport Park (NZ)
Portero de los Funes (Arg)
Long Beach (USA West)
Imola (Ita)
Algarve (Por)
Catalunya (Spa)
Monaco (Mon)
Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve (Can)
Watkins Glen GP (USA East)
Silverstone (UK)
Nurburgring/Lazautzring (alt) (Ger)
Hungaroring/Osstereichring (A1 Ring) (alt) (Hun-Ast)
Monza (Ita)
Spa-Francorchamps (Bel)
Suzuka (Jap)
Interlagos (Bra)

Don't worry, I read your post.

My ideal calendar includes tracks that have not been used before.

There are only four which have not held a Grand Prix in the past.

I suppose I can allow other tracks as well.
Limit of 5 non-GP tracks.

EDIT: one more thing nicky, this would essentially be one F1 season, so tracks wouldn't alternate.

1 - Melbourne (Australia)

2 - Sepang (Malaysia)

3 - Long Beach (United States (west))

4 - San Luis Circuit Portaltwo (Argentina)

5 - Rio (Brazil) Rebuilt it to 1989 spec, who cares about olympics these days

6 - Monte Carlo (the movie)

7 - Le Mans Bugatti (France) Why Not?

8 - Silvertone (Alicia) The 87-90 Layout.

9 - AVUS (Germany) Straightline Speed leads to slipstreaming leads to overtaking

10 - Spa (Belgium)

11 - Monza (Italy) the pre 99 layout without the stupid single chicane but with the less stupid double chicane

12 - Istanbul (Turkey)

13 - Indianapolis (United States (East))

14 - Montreal (Canada)

15 - Suzuka (Japan)

16 - Adelaide (Pacific GP)

Stonewall458 wrote:I suppose I can allow other tracks as well.
Limit of 5 non-GP tracks.

EDIT: one more thing nicky, this would essentially be one F1 season, so tracks wouldn't alternate.

150km at each track on the same weekend

Tests efficiency and speed of the teams truckies.

ADx Garage wrote:
11 - Monza (Italy) the pre 99 layout without the stupid single chicane but with the less stupid double chicane

Couldn't agree more. All the tracks also need more CAMPARI and Marlboro sponsors around the track to make it feel like the 90's again!

1. Adelaide

2. Sepang

3. Shanghai

4. Jerez

5. Monaco

6 Istanbul Park

7. Long Beach

8. Montreal

9. Indianapolis

10. Silverstone

11. Hockenheim

12. Paul Ricard

13. Spa Francorchamps

14. Thruxton (European Grand Prix........)

15. Monza

16. Suzuka

17. Singapore

18. Mexico City

19. Portrero Los Funes

20. Interlagos

Last chance to put your suggestions in. Podcasting tomorrow night!

1. Adalaide, Austrailian GP
2. Marina Bay, Singapore GP
3. Istanbul, Turkish GP
4. Jarama, Spanish GP
5. Monte Carlo, Monaco GP
6. Brands Hatch, British GP
7. Montreal, Canadian GP
8. Road America, US GP North
9. Anderstorp, Scandanavian GP
10. Zandvoort, Dutch GP
11. Hockenheim (pre-Tilke), German GP
12. Spa, Belgian GP
13. Monza, Italian GP
14. Nurburgring (current), European GP
15. Dubai Autodrome, UAE GP
16. Suzuka, Japanese GP
17. Macau, Chinese GP
18. Laguna Seca, USA GP West
19. Daytona (24hr Course), USA GP South
20. Interlagos, Brazilian GP

silentalarm42 wrote:17. Macau, Chinese GP

Not that it really matters, but is Macau technically in China?

Im not sure but i think it governs itself but is still part of China.

It is a 'Special Adminastrative Region' within the People's Republic, just as Homg Kong is after we handed it over.