Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok recently expressed his opinion that the iconic Imola circuit should be removed from the F1 calendar. Imola, a track with a rich history in Formula 1, made a comeback in 2020 under the banner of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. However, Chandhok believes that the track’s narrow layout is not conducive to modern F1 racing, as the current cars have outgrown it.
While Chandhok suggested dropping Imola from the calendar, he also emphasized the importance of bringing back the German Grand Prix. The German Grand Prix has not been held since 2019, with the Nürburgring hosting a race in 2020 under the Eifel Grand Prix title. Chandhok noted the significance of having a race in Germany due to the country’s historical connection to F1, citing the presence of teams like Mercedes and past German champions like Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher.
Chandhok’s comments raise questions about the future of certain races on the F1 calendar and the potential for new events to make a return. The idea of rotational European events being included in the calendar could mean that tracks like Imola face the risk of being excluded permanently. As fans and experts weigh in on which races should stay and which should go, the debate over the ideal F1 calendar continues to evolve.
In a recent poll by RacingNews365, fans were asked which race they would drop from the F1 calendar. The ongoing discussions about the selection of tracks and the desire for certain events to make a comeback highlight the dynamic nature of the sport and the importance of balancing tradition with innovation. As F1 continues to evolve and adapt to changing circumstances, the future of iconic circuits like Imola and potential returns of races like the German Grand Prix remain topics of interest for fans and stakeholders alike.
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