2012 F1 Calender
06-03-2011, 02:55 PM
#1
Racer
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2012 F1 Calender
Looks like it will be a hot one down in Austin on June 17th. At least we get F1 back.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/0...aled-usgp.html
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/0...aled-usgp.html
anyone know when ticket will be sold?
06-03-2011, 08:42 PM
#5
Safety Car
I can't wait to go! I was just checking into flight options.....It looks like I can get a direct flight to Austin on Jet Blue. I also signed up on the US F1 web site to get notified when tickets go on sale. 
06-03-2011, 10:26 PM
#6
Le Mans Master
Thanks for sharing. 
I'm thrilled to have F1 coming back to the US, and it sure looks like the facilities are going to be awesome.
That said, putting the USGP back into the slot a week after Canada might look good on paper from a logistical standpoint, but I'd hope after a year or two they give serious consideration to moving the date away from the heat. Besides, it would be very cool if things eventually work out for Austin to have a late season race with the championship battles at full chat.
I'm thrilled to have F1 coming back to the US, and it sure looks like the facilities are going to be awesome. That said, putting the USGP back into the slot a week after Canada might look good on paper from a logistical standpoint, but I'd hope after a year or two they give serious consideration to moving the date away from the heat. Besides, it would be very cool if things eventually work out for Austin to have a late season race with the championship battles at full chat.
06-04-2011, 08:26 AM
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Got my calendar marked already!
Here are links for more info!
http://www.youtube.com/user/CircuitAmericas
http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/
Bill
Here are links for more info!
http://www.youtube.com/user/CircuitAmericas
http://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/
Bill
06-06-2011, 12:07 AM
#9
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That date isn't set as yet. The FIA calendar won't be "officially" set until at least the September meeting.
http://www.statesman.com/sports/pro/...n-1517648.html
Tickets will go on sale when the schedule is final and carved into stone, so no sooner than September.
This'll be MY vantage point come the race next year...I'm one of the first on the list for RV camping slots...
This is along the back straight between turn 11 & 12...
http://www.statesman.com/sports/pro/...n-1517648.html
But race fans might not have to break a June sweat just yet.
Nick Craw, president of the 10-member senate of Federation Internationale de L'Automobile, said in an email: "This is the proposed date. The date won't be final until the September or December WMSC meeting.
"A fall date is, therefore, possible, which would possibly offer cooler weather. "
Craw said U.S. Grand Prix promoter Tavo Hellmund and Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone could push the council for a revised race date.
Nick Craw, president of the 10-member senate of Federation Internationale de L'Automobile, said in an email: "This is the proposed date. The date won't be final until the September or December WMSC meeting.
"A fall date is, therefore, possible, which would possibly offer cooler weather. "
Craw said U.S. Grand Prix promoter Tavo Hellmund and Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone could push the council for a revised race date.
This'll be MY vantage point come the race next year...I'm one of the first on the list for RV camping slots...
This is along the back straight between turn 11 & 12...
07-29-2011, 10:45 AM
#10
Safety Car
Austin GP moved to November
Turkey is gone from the calendar and Austin has been moved to November 18 to avoid the heat.
Revised 2012 calendar
---------------------
March 18 - Australia
March 25 - Malaysia
April 8 - China
April 22 - India
May 13 - Spain
May 27 - Monaco
June 10 - Canada
June 24 - Valencia, Spain
July 8 - Great Britain
July 22 - Germany
July 29 - Hungary
September 2 - Belgium
September 9 - Italy
September 23 - Singapore
October 7 - Japan
October 14 - Korea
October 28 - Abu Dhabi
November 4 - Bahrain
November 18 - United States
November 25 - Brazil
Revised 2012 calendar
---------------------
March 18 - Australia
March 25 - Malaysia
April 8 - China
April 22 - India
May 13 - Spain
May 27 - Monaco
June 10 - Canada
June 24 - Valencia, Spain
July 8 - Great Britain
July 22 - Germany
July 29 - Hungary
September 2 - Belgium
September 9 - Italy
September 23 - Singapore
October 7 - Japan
October 14 - Korea
October 28 - Abu Dhabi
November 4 - Bahrain
November 18 - United States
November 25 - Brazil
07-29-2011, 01:37 PM
#14
Safety Car
Turkey:
- Turkey didn't want to pay (the downside of doing deals with nations - they can stiff you.)
- Bernie had taken over the promotion of the race and was losing big $$$
- Bigger crowds attend local cockfights
- No Turkish driver
- Pays Bernie - WANTS the race
- Alonso
It's a real shame to lose such a great race track.
Z//
Last edited by Zoxxo; 07-29-2011 at 06:28 PM.
07-29-2011, 05:49 PM
#15
Le Mans Master
Thanks Z for posting the update.
IMHO moving the USGP to the final leg with Brazil is the most logical decision, and puts Texas in the spotlight for any potential late season championship battles. Gives the Circuit a bit more time to prepare, as well.
Really do hate seeing Turkey go, but it isn't difficult to understand. Turn 8 is/was arguably one of the great corners of all time.
Can't help but think if Moscow is ever to become a reality, which venue might be sacrificed to make room for that?
IMHO moving the USGP to the final leg with Brazil is the most logical decision, and puts Texas in the spotlight for any potential late season championship battles. Gives the Circuit a bit more time to prepare, as well.
Really do hate seeing Turkey go, but it isn't difficult to understand. Turn 8 is/was arguably one of the great corners of all time.
Can't help but think if Moscow is ever to become a reality, which venue might be sacrificed to make room for that?
07-29-2011, 06:30 PM
#17
Safety Car
07-30-2011, 08:30 PM
#18
Safety Car
As Bob Varsha pointed out on this morning's qualifying show for the Hungarian GP, the schedule I posted above is still provisional and subject to change. The teams are concerned about the logistics involved in some of the back-to-back races including the U.S. GP being just one week from the Brazilian GP. Everything has to be packed up, flown to another continent, unpacked, cleared through customs, set up at the track, etc., in time for Friday practice.
The schedule isn't final until the FIA ratifies it.
Z//
The schedule isn't final until the FIA ratifies it.
Z//
