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Under the new ownership of Liberty Media and Chase Carey, Formula One has been constantly trying to bring in changes and new avenues of expansion. In its quest to take the sport to new countries, new tracks are being looked at.
However, with the number of races to be increased in the future, it would be wise to also consider some circuits that run the risk of being overlooked despite having the pedigree needed to host an F1 racing weekend.
Here's a look at five such destinations that F1 should seriously consider in the near future.
#5 Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, South Africa
It would be remiss to not hold a Grand Prix in the African continent when F1 is trying to spread to newer places. The refurbished 13-turn circuit in Midrand is owned by the Porsche Group and lies just off Johannesburg.
This circuit had racing heritage as well as popularity among locals before apartheid sanctions resulted in it falling off the calendar.
South Africa would be an old 'new' place if it returns for the first time since 1992. Interestingly, being in the southern hemisphere, Kyalami used to be the venue for winter testing.
#4 Nürburgring, Germany
Germany as a nation has remarkable racing history. With German drivers Sebastian Vettel and Nico Hulkenberg in competitive cars right now, it would be fantastic for the sport to return to this challenging track that snakes through the forest around the Eifel mountains.
Unpredictable weather adds to the mystique of the circuit that is now owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Kharitonin. If a deal materializes, this will be a popular return of one of the all time classic circuits.
#3 Circuit Zandvoort , Netherlands
The F1 bosses are too savvy to not take F1 to the Netherlands when Dutch star driver Max Verstappen is one of the hottest properties in the sport. F1 has invited the owners of the Zandvoort race track to make a concrete proposal to stage a race in 2020, which seems very likely now.
The Dutch Grand Prix was held for the last time in 1985, and the track is famous for its fast, sweeping corners such as the Scheivlak and the Tarzan corner hairpin at the end of the start/finish straight.
#2 Caesar's Palace Circuit, Nevada, USA
To take F1 to the entertainment capital of the world for a night race with the cars zipping around the casinos would be F1 Chief Chase Carey's dream.
F1 ventured into the 'sin city' for two years in 1981-82, but the desert heat and counter-clockwise circuit were not to the liking of the drivers. That problem would not exist today as both the reasons have been overcome through improved fitness - as witnessed from the Singapore GP, which the drivers treat as a challenge.
#1 Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, France
Along with Indy and Monaco, the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans forms the triple crown of race tracks and is instantly recognized by motorsports fans around the world.
The circuit would instantly elevate the profile of the French Grand Prix, which is not quite as exciting as it was when held at Paul Ricard or Magny Cours. While negotiating the 13.6 km, 38 turn track, up to 85% of the lap time is spent on full throttle - even more than the Temple of Speed at Monza, Italy.
It will be the longest track on the calendar by a distance, and eyeballs would be guaranteed worldwide.
