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Which European venue should join new F1 rotation policy

F1 has highlighted a clear route for future grands prix after announcing its latest deal with Belgium, so which other race should it rotate with? You decide!

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F1 has made clear that with so many venues clamouring to be on the grand prix calendar, it can only accommodate by rotating races.

The future has been mapped out in the wake of F1 announcing a new deal with the promoters of the Belgian Grand Prix that will feature in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031, but not in 2028 or 2030.

It means F1 is looking at rotational arrangements in Europe, seeking to cement its hardcore fanbase while also taking the sport to as many markets and fans as possible.

It means there is an opportunity for a venue to make a return, and there are plenty of F1 circuits out there currently on the outside looking in as the sport grows in popularity, particularly with a new team on board and new regulations for 2026.

Hockenheim and the Nürburgring have not been on the calendar since 2019 and 2020, the latter in a guest role during the COVID-19 era.

Portugal, at the Algarve International Circuit, also held a race that year, which proved popular with the drivers. Turkey also returned, and again in 2021, after previously hosting from 2005 to 2011, with Istanbul Park another well-liked track.

After being staged at Magny Cours from 1991 to 2008, the French GP returned in 2018 at the Paul Ricard Circuit and hosted through to 2022 - except for the Covid year - but was financially hit and soon dropped off.

Imola hosts the last race of its current contract this year. Could it rotate? A deal for the Spanish GP at Barcelona also expires in 2026, with Madrid coming on board. Could the Circuit de Catalunya be forced into rotation?

The Dutch Grand Prix, of course, returned with a bang to Zandvoort a few years ago, but again, financial considerations means it will host its final race in 2026. Assen, however, is mulling over making a bid. Could the Dutch GP be saved?

So which European F1 venue would you like to see on the calendar in 2028, 2030, and potentially beyond?  

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