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Formula 1 could have three new Grands Prix next season, as Miami and Hanoi are reportedly close to confirming a deal. It is also believed that Buenos Aires want in on the action too, but are currently struggling to come up with the costs.
According to Auto Motor und Sport, it is fairly certain that the Vietnamese capital and the city in Florida will be part of next year's schedule, and both tracks will be street circuits.
Hanoi's circuit has already been approved by the FIA, with its length being more than five kilometres. In comparison, Baku's circuit currently runs at 6.003 kilometres. Miami's circuit will be inspected towards the end of March and is suggested to be a 5.2-kilometre track.
F1's owners Liberty Media has stated its intent on adding a second race in the US, and it now appears that they are getting just that. Currently, F1's US Grand Prix is hosted by the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
In Buenos Aires, it is proposed that the Autodromo Juan Carlos Oscar Alfredo Gálvez will be used. The circuit has a total of 15 layouts, and the organiser wants the race to return to No.15 of the layouts, which hosted the Argentine Grand Prix from 1974 to 1981.
However, major track work needs to be done in order for it to meet the FIA's safety standards. A large curve is part of the circuit which is situated in between two one-kilometre straights. The FIA want modifications to be done to that particular area but costs are proving to be an issue for the organiser.
Fergal Walsh
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Login to replycalle.itw
Posts: 8,527
Miami and Hanoi? Well, Im not sure how sound it is to have a second GP in the US in favour of a new market, but Hanoi could be nice. A bit disappointing that they will be street circuit though, I really only find Monaco and Singapore to have functioned properly in that regard.
Pauli
Posts: 140
What about 8 races in EU? Would you prefer 7 of them switched to new markets? :)
But for street circuits I would say that even Monaco is pretty questionable with current regulations. It used to be much better when cars could run closer to each other. Albery Park is actually pretty nice mix between street circuit and proper race track. If they could great more similar "street" circuits they could work well.
ajpennypacker
Posts: 2,475
Depending on the kind of track, Miami would be a very fitting venue for F1. Large market. Lots of wealthy people. Easily accessible with lots of directs flights to Europe and Asia. Hanoi? I would love to see a new country, but I'd have similar concerns to the ones in Turkey and India (minus the astonishing level of corruption). But again, I delighted that F1 is looking for new venues.
f1dave
Posts: 782
More street circuits . . . .NO ! There is nothing interesting about a formula one car driving on the street where it can't utilise its full potential . Either build a real racing circuit or don't bother at all.