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Blitz24
I have a feeling that's their last chance. It seems to me Bernie though is having communication issues with the group and I would like to see more transparency.
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I would agree with that. It is a great shame that they may have lost it as I felt it would have been a great event but as Bernie said in the article "It's like Donington all over again." But the USA has many circuits that could host another GP if needed, Sonoma, Miller Motorsports and Road America to name a few. In the article it mentions a return to California so a return of the US GP West would be great for many fans.

Here's a bit more on a possible return of the Mexican Grand Prix.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130825/F1/130829880

Also I found this on Sky Sports regarding tyres for next year, I wasn't sure if it deserved it's own thread but it speaks about next season so it does have some relevance to this thread.

http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...lks-on-a-deal-to-supply-tyres-to-f1-from-2014
 
Personally I'd love to see Sonoma host a Grand Prix, and something tells me the first 3 corners might provide a bit of chaos. :mischievous:
 
Draft 2014 calendar - 21 races:

Autosport
DRAFT 2014 CALENDAR

March 16 - Australia (Melbourne)
March 23 - Malaysia (Sepang)
April 6 - China (Shanghai)
April 13 – Korea* (Korea International Circuit)
April 27 – Bahrain (Sakhir)
May 11 – Spain (Barcelona)
May 25 – Monaco (Monaco)
June 8 – Canada (Montreal)
June 22 – Austria (Red Bull Ring)
July 6 – Britain (Silverstone)
July 20 – Germany (Hockenheim)
July 27 – Hungary (Budapest)
August 24 – Belgium (Spa)
September 7 – Italy (Monza)
September 21 – Singapore (Marina Bay)
October 5 - Japan (Suzuka)
October 19 – Russia* (Sochi)
October 26 – Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)
November 9 – Mexico* (Mexico City)
November 16 – USA (Circuit of the Americas)
November 30 – Brazil (Interlagos)

* (subject to confirmation of track/contract)
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Austria, Russia and Mexico provisionally in, India and European GP at Valencia out.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/109646
 
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It's a shame the New Jersey GP isn't working out, but since they've built the paddock and have a course layout, I see no reason why Indycar can't step up and use the street circuit instead. They certainly couldn't repay the promoters for what they've currently lost, but it's better than no race at all.
 
New Jersey would certainly beat Baltimore. :lol:
 
Bernie Ecclestone confirms 22 races on 2014 calender including New Jersey should they be able to complete the track. In a interview with Martin Brundle he mentions he never knew a calender was released and that it only had 21 races on it.
 
Having a F1 race on the east coast is a joke and always will be a joke. Why Bernie never considered Sonoma as a venue is quite beyond me.

On another front, I really, really think F1 need to dump street circuits all-together, that includes Monaco but look to places such as Aragon, Misano, Okayama or Motegi.
 
A2K78
Having a F1 race on the east coast is a joke and always will be a joke. Why Bernie never considered Sonoma as a venue is quite beyond me.

On another front, I really, really think F1 need to dump street circuits all-together, that includes Monaco but look to places such as Aragon, Misano, Okayama or Motegi.
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Not a joke at all. And dumping Monaco would be a colossal mistake.
 
A2K78
Having a F1 race on the east coast is a joke and always will be a joke. Why Bernie never considered Sonoma as a venue is quite beyond me.

On another front, I really, really think F1 need to dump street circuits all-together, that includes Monaco but look to places such as Aragon, Misano, Okayama or Motegi.
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Aragon is a good Motogp track but I don't see F1 being good for it...actually all the tracks you suggested are moto gp and SBK tracks. They don't have the needed run off and other facilities needed for F1 mainly and why you'd suggest them is strange. Yeah they're good Moto tracks but not remotely good enough to replace Monaco.

Why exactly is racing on the East Coast a joke? Also Sonoma isn't Grade 1 or close to the standard and needs other work done. There are other tracks that deserve the upgrade more than that track Watkins Glen comes to mind.
 
Blitz24
Not a joke at all. And dumping Monaco would be a colossal mistake.
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I could understand tradition but lets face it, when it come to overtaking street circuit don't really cut it.

LMSCorvetteGT2
Aragon is a good Motogp track but I don't see F1 being good for it...actually all the tracks you suggested are moto gp and SBK tracks. They don't have the needed run off and other facilities needed for F1 mainly and why you'd suggest them is strange. Yeah they're good Moto tracks but not remotely good enough to replace Monaco.
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First of all the tracks I mention do have a necessary run-off space. As for why I mentioned them...these tracks are are great enough to produce some exciting battles and you add the fact that these tracks would highlight skill over technology
 
A2K78
First of all the tracks I mention do have a necessary run-off space. As for why I mentioned them...these tracks are are great enough to produce some exciting battles and you add the fact that these tracks would highlight skill over technology
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The tracks don't highlight skill over technology, they are more purpose Moto tracks, I never highlighted that. They are great for Moto, but not Grade 1 surfaced, still don't have the facilities, and I don't know of any purpose moto track having the run off for a F1 car. If the track was GP and TT then sure, but if you can show me that'd be great. Also you didn't answer my question to you.
 
A2K78
I could understand tradition but lets face it, when it come to overtaking street circuit don't really cut it.



First of all the tracks I mention do have a necessary run-off space. As for why I mentioned them...these tracks are are great enough to produce some exciting battles and you add the fact that these tracks would highlight skill over technology
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Remove Valencia but let's add another circuit from Spain. Makes sense! If Motegi, Misano or Okayama get added, Suzuka is eliminated without question. Overtaking isn't the issue usually in Formula 1 if most of the cars are so widely spread apart.
 
Matty
Bernie Ecclestone confirms 22 races on 2014 calender including New Jersey should they be able to complete the track. In a interview with Martin Brundle he mentions he never knew a calender was released and that it only had 21 races on it.
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They could complete the track, they just don't have the money to actually sanction the event.
 
Looks like Bahrain probably go night for 2014:

Via autosport:

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Bahrain Grand Prix to switch to night Formula 1 race in 2014

The Bahrain Grand Prix is to switch to a night race next year, with the circuit set to confirm the news in the next few days.

AUTOSPORT revealed earlier this year that the Sakhir venue was considering a Formula 1 night race to celebrate the event's 10th anniversary.

It appears that those plans have moved forward with circuit chairman Zayed Al Zayani revealing at Monza that an announcement is imminent.

There had been some suggestions that Bahrain could become the 2014 season opener, but Zayani asked Bernie Ecclestone to move the race back in the schedule so it could work on the upgrades needed for the night race.

Bahrain hopes to finish the lighting project at the end of February, and a provisional date handed to it originally of March 2 was deemed too close for it to get everything ready.

"We requested from Bernie not to be the first grand prix of the year because we are undergoing a major refurbishment of our track to commemorate the 10th anniversary," Al Zayani told AUTOSPORT.

"We didn't want to be squeezed for time."

When asked what the upgrades were, Al Zayani said: "There are many things, but the highlight will be a night race."

Zayani added that Bahrain is still considering whether or not to have a full-on night race or a twilight event like Abu Dhabi. The race will therefore start at either 5pm or 6pm local time.
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A2K78
They could complete the track, they just don't have the money to actually sanction the event.
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I can see this being true but I can't see Bernie not going there because of that.

LMSCorvetteGT2
How do they not?
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I assume the hold up's in construction and not being ready for 2013 would have sapped an awful lot of there money.
 
LMSCorvetteGT2
Why exactly is racing on the East Coast a joke? Also Sonoma isn't Grade 1 or close to the standard and needs other work done. There are other tracks that deserve the upgrade more than that track Watkins Glen comes to mind.
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I couldn't agree more. Of all North American circuits, aside from COTA, I believe Watkins Glen and Laguna Seca come closest to meeting all FIA safety regulations, and would not need a huge amount of work done in order to meet those regulations. In fact, the only real work either track would need is a revamp of the pit lanes and possibly some extra fencing. What really keeps F1 from coming to these tracks, though, is their location.
 
Matty
I assume the hold up's in construction and not being ready for 2013 would have sapped an awful lot of there money.
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Same BS said about Korea, India, Circuit of Americas and Sochi somewhat. There is tons of contradicting rhetoric in the F1 media every time a new track is being built to enter the circus. Also with FOM owning partial stake in new tracks when they are being built they wouldn't back something that is just going to waste their money.

EDIT: Bahrain will now be a night race next year folks.
 
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