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Originally Posted by chernaudi
Not really, since the FIA states that LMP1 can run on Grade 2 tracks, of which Sebring is one. I'd bet that they're more concerned about their VIPs and press people not getting F1 grade facilities. Even LM, which is Grade 2 for the LM24, has F1 class garage and press facilities.
Ironically, Monaco at best using the FIA's strictest definitions would be at best Grade 2, as would Mexico City if they bypassed the baseball stadium like NASCAR did with the Xfinity Series
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Agree, any grade 2 can be recertified at any point, and if it meets the minimums for safety, and infrastructure, be upgraded for the event for F1.
Sportscars only require a Grade 2. If a track who would be graded as a 2, or could be graded as a 2 wanted a WEC event, had the required financial ability, and could support a round, there would be no logical reason to deny them if a round were to be added or replaced. The problem is, the WEC doesn't draw as well as it could.
Some of that is due to the facilities and promotors, the other half is down to the location. COTA is a terrible place to have the US WEC round when there are plenty of other options available if they so chose. It comes down to what they'd prefer to showcase, currently, that appears to be manufactuer/sponsor appeasement.