Do you think Imola should be on the calendar next year???

Vw gti 16v · 20 Apr 2003, 15:05 (Ref:574840)

In the race today there are rumours and speculations Imola and its last formula 1 grand prix do you think that it should still be there next year or do you think that it should go and have another circuit built???

**BertMk2** · 20 Apr 2003, 15:20 (Ref:574860)

Effectively there are 2 races in Italy, I think that one of these has to go so that the new circuits (Bahrain and China) can be accomodated. Whichever race is lost (Monza or Imola) there will be loud complaints but ultimately one of them has to go - I would rather see Imola go from the calendar than Monza but I'm sure that others will disagree!

x_dt · 20 Apr 2003, 15:28 (Ref:574865)

When there are countries waiting to get onto the F1 calendar no country should hold more than one race and Monza usually has better races than Imola.
If both Imola and Monza are to hold races then they should be held in alternate years. Same with Nurburgring/Hockenheim.

(Monaco is an exception as that race is actually held in the principality)

Mark Webber · 20 Apr 2003, 15:34 (Ref:574876)

NO is my answer 1 Italy GP is enough give it to another country

Thorstone · 20 Apr 2003, 15:49 (Ref:574892)

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Originally posted by Mark Webber
NO is my answer 1 Italy GP is enough give it to another country

Agree,to South Africa

ensign14 · 20 Apr 2003, 16:09 (Ref:574904)

No. It's a dull track and produces dull racing. Italy has Monza already so it seems redundant to race there when there are so many other places which can hold races.

At the very least have the European GP rotate around various tracks - Donington, Nurburgring, Ricard &c, if you need 2 races in a country.

Lee Janotta · 20 Apr 2003, 16:11 (Ref:574907)

No! Give us back Spa!!!

Jay · 20 Apr 2003, 16:27 (Ref:574922)

I think the argument that a Grand Prix should be moved simply because the track produces boring races is absolutely absurd.

This year's race appaered to have some empty seats (although I doubt this will be the first GP to see this phenomenon this year), but from what I've read this is one of the better events on the calander to attend in terms of atmosphere and enjoyment by the fans. The drivers, in general seems to like the track (although overtaking is difficult to impossible).

That said, I agree about 1 GP per country, and in Italy, that can only go to Monza. Still, it would be very sad to see San Marino go.

*formula3* · 20 Apr 2003, 16:36 (Ref:574926)

why is there no "i don´t mind"-button, i agree, imola produces dull races, but what is the alternative? i don´t think that bernie brings spa back, so i don´t mind whether i see boring races in imola or somewhere else, and regarding e
i bet we´ll see imola next year again...though i would definetaly change it against sp if i could

Jordi · 20 Apr 2003, 16:49 (Ref:574938)

I didn't vote, not all races can be exciting. I agree on the rotating European GP idea ensign proposed. More than anything if it was on tracks not often used for F1 recently, like Donington, Brands, Paul Ricard, Jerez...

esorniloc · 20 Apr 2003, 17:08 (Ref:574948)

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x_dt When there are countries waiting to get onto the F1 calendar no country should hold more than one race and Monza usually has better races than Imola. If both Imola and Monza are to hold races then they should be held in alternate years. Same with Nurburgring/Hockenheim.

(Monaco is an exception as that race is actually held in the principality)

I don't understand why Monaco is an exception under your rule. Surley they should have France and Monaco in alternate years????

**FIRE** · 20 Apr 2003, 18:09 (Ref:574986)

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Originally posted by Lee Janotta
No! Give us back Spa!!!

I agree 100%

One race in Italy is enough!

Lee Janotta · 20 Apr 2003, 18:10 (Ref:574987)

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Originally posted by esorniloc
I don't understand why Monaco is an exception under your rule. Surley they should have France and Monaco in alternate years????

Eh, the French GP should just be dumped altogether.

BootsOntheSide · 20 Apr 2003, 19:16 (Ref:575035)

America should have a second race, at the other end of the country, but a small country like Italy only needs one, especialyl when Imola ahs produced such poor races and (this year at least) a mediocre attendance. It shouldn't be first on the chopping block, but realistically it looks more precarious that Hungary or Spain, both of which are the only races in thsoe regions, and well-attended 9SPain will be this year after Alonso's breakthrough)

Tristan · 20 Apr 2003, 19:28 (Ref:575053)

SHOULD the Imola GP be on the calander next year?? YES.

WILL the Imola GP be on the calander next year?? NO.

Mr V · 20 Apr 2003, 19:58 (Ref:575094)

Although better than previous years, this track is still a boring circuit, plus it's in terrible condition. Get rid of it!

Tristan · 20 Apr 2003, 20:00 (Ref:575096)

...in favour of what, though?? Shanghai?? Zuhai?? Bahrain?? Um. No thanks. Besides, if you want to see a race facility in a dire state, look no further than our own.

ensign14 · 20 Apr 2003, 20:05 (Ref:575100)

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Originally posted by esorniloc
I don't understand why Monaco is an exception under your rule. Surley they should have France and Monaco in alternate years????

Monaco is a sovereign state completely separate to France. And the Monaco GP is held in Monaco, not under a flag of convenience.

Mr V · 20 Apr 2003, 20:06 (Ref:575102)

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Originally posted by Tristan
...in favour of what, though?? Shanghai?? Zuhai?? Bahrain?? Um. No thanks. Besides, if you want to see a race facility in a dire state, look no further than our own.

Or you could always look at the facilities of the 2 newest GP's on the calender....Maylasia and Indy.

Miss Hardt · 20 Apr 2003, 20:32 (Ref:575114)

Monaco is ten times better than France. By that logic we can ask why don't we hold British and US GP every second year.

Mark Webber · 21 Apr 2003, 02:52 (Ref:575278)

I think no country should hold 2 GP's with countries like Russia China South Africa Mexico and all have good tracks plus other countries outthere why should some countries have 2 races
Monaco is the exception in my eyes ( I don't like the track but some do )
god I like a GP in NZ
and of course there is SPA

Jukebox · 21 Apr 2003, 02:59 (Ref:575281)

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Originally posted by ensign14
Monaco is a sovereign state completely separate to France.

That's right...the agreement with France was that if there was no longer a crown prince to replace the King, then only Monaco would be under the flagship of France.

Back to the topic...

It was under the influence of Enzo Ferrari that made sure Italy have two races a year. Got to respect that as he had contributed so much to the success of formula1

Valve Bounce · 21 Apr 2003, 03:03 (Ref:575283)

A big NO from me. It's tracks like Imola that give F1 a bad image. If the FIA wants to hold two races in Italy, then hold another race at Monza.

Fish_Flake · 21 Apr 2003, 03:40 (Ref:575291)

I don't think that a country besides the United States should have more than one race per year, but I also think that a country's race should not be limited to a single venue year after year. There are three Grade 1 circuits in Italy, and those three circuits should rotate the honor of hosting the Italian GP.

DNQ · 21 Apr 2003, 04:16 (Ref:575304)

- One race for Italy please
- Circuit in poor shape
- Low crowd attendance
- ***** of a track to pass on
- Bad memories
- Bring back Spa

My answer. No.

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