Formula 1 has become very popular, not only with fans but with promoters. People want to have a slice of the Formula 1 pie, unfortunately the pie will run out, with some people (promoters) missing out on a slice.
Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has mentioned this issue, stating that long standing venues can not rely on their history and need to evolve to remain on the schedule.
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Out With the Old in With the Long Term Deal
With new venues arriving, some with long term deals (Saudi Arabia, Qatar) and other wishing to return with a modernised track (Kyalami) there are fewer and fewer spaces left on the calendar, Some tracks that have been around for decades may not be part of Formula 1 future if they insist on looking at the past rather than evolve with the future.
Calendar Looking Good but Something is Missing
Domenicali stated at a recent Liberty Media investor call that the current calendar is “pretty good- i would say in terms of number, 24 [events] is the right number, and the mix of continents we have to day is looking good”
He would go on further, “it’s no secret we are still seeing if there’s a chance to go to Africa [because] its the only continent missing”
On the subject of Historic venues, he stated, ” To be arrogant and believe that you have a granted future because you had a race since 100 years, to be very honest is not enough”.
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The landscape of Formula 1 could look very different in the coming years, can you imagine a race season that doesn’t have Silverstone, Monaco and Spa?