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Burnsie asked in SportsMotor SportsFormula One · 1 decade ago

Your views on the 2008 F1 calendar?

The 18-race season is to start in Melbourne, contrary to recent reports. (The race will start at the later time of 5:30am GMT to accommodate European viewers). No San Marino GP unfortunately - or a USA GP - but it looks like Magny Cours is back, as well as two new street circuits in Singapore and Valencia.

PROVISIONAL 2008 F1 CALENDAR:

16 Mar - Australia

23 Mar - Malaysia

06 Apr - Bahrain

27 Apr - Spain

11 May - Turkey

25 May - Monaco*

08 Jun - Canada

22 Jun - France

06 Jul - Great Britain

20 Jul - Germany

03 Aug - Hungary

24 Aug - Europe*

07 Sep - Italy

14 Sep - Belgium

28 Sep - Singapore*

12 Oct - China

19 Oct - Japan

02 Nov - Brazil

* street circuit

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  • R P
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I am worried about that is reported on Autosport.com and that is the Montreal race is listed as "provisional". Why? Are they considering dumping Montreal because there is only one race in North America now? That would be really sad.

    Otherwise it seems a nicely balanced schedule.

    RP

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    Would like to see more races in North America. I live on the west coast and European races start @ 5:00 a.m. Maybe a race in Mexico. Glad to see Magny Cours back.

  • 1 decade ago

    I think it's sad that the USGP has been removed, but I understand why. I went to the USGP and the Canadian Grand Prix this year, and the turn-out seemed much bigger in Canada. And with Scott Speed probably getting booted from STR, America will have very little presence in F1 anymore. But, you've still got Monza, so I'm happy.

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  • 1 decade ago

    One of the Engineering Designers where I work is a F1 flagger. He always attends North American events. Too bad U.S. is not on the '08 list.

    I'll have to stick with Speed channel until U.S. is back on the calendar.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I'd prefer it if the Championship concentrated on traditional venues.

    Bernie's pursuit of far flung races instead of sticking with a predominately European base does nothing to ease my increasing lack of interest in a once great sport.

  • 1 decade ago

    I can't figure out why Canada and Brazil aren't closer together! Many, many races are fly-away events next year. Fly here, fly there, no continuity in the schedule. Like lots of darts thrown at the wall and wherever they land is where they are scheduled.

  • 1 decade ago

    it certainly looks interesting. i wonder why Turkey is so early in the schedule. i really thought San Marino would be there, quite disappointed by that, still it is not carved in stone yet. plenty of time for Bernie to squeeze some more money out of someone.

  • 1 decade ago

    They're moving from North America since today Asia seems to be more intrested and more... profitable for F1.

    I'm really worried about safety. The more street circuit you add... and they asked to remodel Imola since IT is considered dangerous...?!

  • 1 decade ago

    Isn't a street circuit dangerous ? But isn't the San Marino GP where senna had his crash ? I think its exciting ! can't wait !

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