F1 2008 Calendar Released

[EIR Loe.307]

2008 Formula 1 calendar

**UPDATED 8/19**

Mar 16 - Melbourne, Australia
Mar 23 - Sepang, Malaysia
Apr 6 - Sakhir, Bahrain
Apr 27 - Barcelona, Spain
May 11 - Istanbul Park, Turkey
May 25 - Monte Carlo, Monaco
June 8 - Montreal, Canada
June 22 - Magny-Cours, France
July 6 - Silverstone, Great Britain
July 20 - Hockenheim, Germany
Aug 3 - Hungaroring, Hungary
Aug 24 - Valencia, Spain (European)
Sep 7 - Monza, Italy
Sep 14 - Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Sep 28 - Singapore
Oct 12 - Shanghai, China
Oct 19 - Fuji, Japan
Nov 2 - Interlagos, Brazi

[Ryan]

Provisional!!!

What the H.

I never heard the Canadian GP was in jeopardy. It better be on, because that's my excuse to go to Montreal next summer.

[saltysurprise]

Provisional!!!

What the H.

I never heard the Canadian GP was in jeopardy. It better be on, because that's my excuse to go to Montreal next summer.

Hopefully Tex is just messin' with us. That does seem peculiar:confused:. Why on earth would it be provisional?

[EIR Loe.307]

Might have been the date or maybe it was supposed to be on France. I got that from another site.

[EIR Loe.307]

Revised 2008 Formula 1 calendar

Mar 16 - Melbourne, Australia
Mar 23 - Sepang, Malaysia
Apr 6 - Sakhir, Bahrain
Apr 27 - Barcelona, Spain
May 11 - Istanbul Park, Turkey
May 25 - Monte Carlo, Monaco
June 8 - Montreal, Canada*
June 22 - Magny-Cours, France
July 6 - Silverstone, Great Britain
July 20 - Hockenheim, Germany
Aug 3 - Hungaroring, Hungary
Aug 24 - Valencia, Europe**
Sep 7 - Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Sep 14 - Monza, Italy
Sep 28 - Singapore**
Oct 12 - Fuji, Japan
Oct 19 - Shanghai, China
Nov 2 - Interlagos, Brazil

* provisional

** subject to circuit approval

[JoStream]

I'll miss the Nurburgring, I loved that circuit. Didn't make for the most interesting races though except when it rained :(

[Harakimi]

I'm really looking for those new street tracks, Valcencia and especially Singapore. :cool:

[Ryan]

I'm really looking for those new street tracks, Valcencia and especially Shanghai. :cool:

Singapor my good man.

[EIR Loe.307]

2008 Formula 1 World Championship calendar


Mar 16 - Melbourne, Australia
Mar 23 - Sepang, Malaysia
Apr 6 - Sakhir, Bahrain
Apr 27 - Barcelona, Spain
May 11 - Istanbul Park, Turkey
May 25 - Monte Carlo, Monaco
June 8 - Montreal, Canada
June 22 - Magny-Cours, France
July 6 - Silverstone, Great Britain
July 20 - Hockenheim, Germany
Aug 3 - Hungaroring, Hungary
Aug 24 - Valencia, Europe
Sep 7 - Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Sep 14 - Monza, Italy
Sep 28 - Singapore*
Oct 12 - Fuji, Japan
Oct 19 - Shanghai, China
Nov 2 - Interlagos, Brazil

* night race

[Ryan]

So is Canada officially on the schedule now? So far it has been listed as provisional.

[EIR Loe.307]

I would have to think so. With the US GP "not being important" I would find it had to imagine Canada not being in and the US making it. Now if the US falls off the schedule, then Canada may be in trouble too. The FIA has a strange idea of reality when it comes to places outside Europe.

I'd like to have a WRF F1 schedule. Then we can send that in to the FIA and say hey, this is what the people want to see. :lol:

[Ryan]

The issue with Canada is that it constitutes a one race flyaway. Which none of the teams really look forward too (especially the more modestly budgeted teams).

And it's not like Canada can be slapped onto the beginning or end of the schedule like the Asian and South American races.

[EIR Loe.307]

The issue with Canada is that it constitutes a one race flyaway. Which none of the teams really look forward too (especially the more modestly budgeted teams).

And it's not like Canada can be slapped onto the beginning or end of the schedule like the Asian and South American races.

That's why it's so important to secure both the US and Canadian GP's together. I'd really like 2 US or even to bring back the Mexican GP or something. We really need to get more F1 on this side of the planet.

[DanicaRules]

At least you get 2 more races in than I do in my IRL...:(

[Ryan]

At least you get 2 more races in than I do in my IRL...:(

I find shorter seasons are better. When was the last time NASCAR had 3 drivers fighting for the title at the last race? Even with the new chase system. NASCAR would die for a final like in F1 or in IRL.

Because the NASCAR season is too long. The drivers get spread out in points.

Shorter season keep drivers close and makes the final few races much more important.

[DanicaRules]

It may make the chases closer but the fans want to see a few more races during the year. Its so long of a wait...September till March.:(

I miss the sights, sounds of IndyCar plus the smell of ethanol...;)

[EIR Loe.307]

I think 16 to 18 races is a good amount. I wouldn't think 25 F1 races would be as exciting. You'd have teams getting tired of spending all that money to watch the big 3 run away with it. (Ferrari, McLaren, and BMW)

Just so the US fans don't think I mean Chevy, Ford, and Dodge :lol:

[DanicaRules]

Be nice if F1 comes back to Indianapolis again someday.

[Fahad_H]

I did't see much talking about the night race next year. Aren't you guys excited?

I'm very excited for the night race and I think it's a stupid idea :rolleyes:

[saltysurprise]

I'm very excited for the night race and I think it's a stupid idea :rolleyes:

:lol:I've been excited for stupid ideas before:lol:

With all the work being done to pull it off, making virtual daylight, except for hundreds of crazy shadows, why do you think it's stupid Fahad? Have you ever raced at night before? Just curious:thumbsup:

[Fahad_H]

I've been to many Sports Cars night races, and I think it's fine. But I can't imagine F1 racing at night. They are much much faster than anything currently racing at night.

I've never raced at night, but I raced during the sunset, where is the sun was actually down (invisible), but still light. It's my worst time of the day.

BTW in the summer I will be doing a 24 Hour race in the USA, so I will be able to get the feeling of night races :finishfirst:

[saltysurprise]

BTW in the summer I will be doing a 24 Hour race in the USA, so I will be able to get the feeling of night races :finishfirst:

Really!?!?! Cool! Maybe some of us can make plans to come and show our support:finishfirst: Let us know what's up! Plus it would be a good excuse for a vacation:D

[Fahad_H]

Fancy VIP tickets :D

The race will be in Florida I think. I would have at least a dozen of VIP tickets that I will not be able to use.

I will keep you guys posted on my major events, and for all the updates, you can find it on my website :thumbsup:

Thank you

[saltysurprise]

ROAD TRIP!!! :D:lol::drunk::lol::D

Hee hee! :D

[Racerpt]

I like the calendar, but i would ditch Hungaroring from it.