This is an interesting thread, so it's time for it to be revived!
1.
Melbourne /
Adelaide - the true season opener! It just... feels right to start in Australia. Maybe Melbourne and Adelaide could alternate each season?
2.
Interlagos - I preferred it being in the first half of the season. Furthermore, this circuit is MINT.
3.
Sepang - Good circuit for overtaking.
4.
Shanghai - Never a dull race, visually splendid, great opportunities for some action. Just wish the grandstands would fill up, but it would probably take a new Chinese F1 star in order for that to happen.
5.
Imola - bring back this beautiful F1 circuit to kick off the European season!
6.
Monaco - it's all about the tradition and glamour, more so than the racing, but nonetheless, it's a jewel in motorsport's crown.
7.
Jerez - Alonso on the grid means it's important to have a Spanish GP, but Barcelona and Valencia are awful. Give Jerez another try.
8.
A1 / Red Bull Ring - Beautiful setting for the Austrian GP, with the gorgeous Alpine backdrop. This is the circuit I miss the most.
9.
Nurburgring - I'm a fan of both German circuits used currently, so the Nurburgring can have the European slot.
10.
Monreal - Amazing circuit. End of.
11.
USA - Whether it be at Indianapolis or the new Austin circuit, F1 needs a base in the USA! A pairing with the Canadian GP splits up the European season nicely.
12.
France - Magny-Cours was a great circuit on paper, but rarely produced the most thrilling of races. Paul Ricard could be an option, or a venue in more urban Paris maybe?
13.
Silverstone - Britain was where it all started, and MUST have a Grand Prix. Lots of investment has recently gone into the facilities, so why not keep it here? It's a great circuit.
14.
Hockenheim - The long straights through the forest are gone, but the overtaking remains. I'd be all up for the German GP remaining here.
15.
Hungaroring - Once upon a time, this circuit was shunned as a "bore". But it hasn't produced a dull race since 2004. And the setting is lush.
16.
Spa - Francorchamps - All time favourite.
17.
Monza - My personal favourite. For me, nothing beats the sight of the cars blasting through the forest and parkland in the late summer sunshine.
18.
Singapore - Glamorous, like Monaco. But unlike the principality, it HAS overtaking.
19.
India - There may be still potential in this venture. Last year's race was crap, but the circuit has potential I believe. And India is a good market.
20.
Suzuka - C'mon!!! End the season in STYLE!!!
This is, at the moment, my ideal calendar. I've retained the best Asian venues, and restored Europe as the bulk of the calendar.
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