Bernie's "adjusting" the calendar - Good news for Austin!

Fast_ian · Jul 28, 2011

Hey,

From Autosport, edited for brevity, emphasis added

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone plans to move the Bahrain Grand Prix to the tail end of the 2012 season, AUTOSPORT can reveal, as part of a revised calendar that looks set to see Turkey dropped entirely.

Although the FIA published its version of the 2012 schedule at its most recent meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council last month, it is understood that Ecclestone has undertaken a major reshuffle in the plans for next year.

With teams concerned about the first race being in Bahrain - because of the still uncertain political situation and the spotlight that could overshadow the season build-up ahead of the event's return to the calendar Ecclestone's primary focus was on sorting out what to do with the Sakhir date.

As well as that, there was some concern in the United States about the possibility of hosting the new race in Austin in June when very high temperatures could prove troublesome for drivers, teams and spectators.
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As well as moving Bahrain to later on in the calendar, it is also understood that Austin will be moved to the end of the campaign with it becoming the penultimate race of the season before Brazil. The two events will also form a back-to-back.

The shifting of Bahrain means that the 2012 season is now likely to start with the Australian Grand Prix, which will return to being a back-to-back event with Malaysia.

The Chinese and Indian Grands Prix will then follow as stand alone events, before a three week gap to the start of the European season in Barcelona.

The inclusion of this three-week gap means that F1 teams will now be able to schedule an in-season test which will likely take place at either Mugello or Silverstone.

With the calendar size being restricted to 20 events, it is understood that Turkey is absent from the 2012 schedule that has been provided to the teams with the Istanbul venue having stalled earlier on this year in agreeing a new contract with F1's commercial rights organisation.

Ecclestone's plans for the calendar remain provisional, but if teams do not complain about any major logistical dramas then it could be submitted to the FIA's World Motor Sport Council for ratification later this year.
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Cheers,
Ian
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S Brake · Jul 28, 2011

I'm hoping it does change so I can snag a hotel room in the shuffle.

Ferraripilot · Jul 28, 2011

good news!

starboy444 · Jul 28, 2011

Bring back the San Marino GP!!

kraftwerk · Jul 28, 2011

Good news I suppose is better than none.

RP · Jul 28, 2011

What I have been hearing, saying all along, Austin in November.

bernardo66 · Jul 28, 2011

starboy444 said: ↑

Bring back the San Marino GP!!
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...and France, and Portugal, and Argentina, and South Africa, and Austria!!!

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