I really don't think the f1 will be a success in america. You know how hard it is for yanks to admit that our sports are better than theirs, and learn about them, and while nascar is good, f1 is miles better.
You make a theoretically logical point Smithers but the trouble is that logic must dove-tail with logistics. The teams want the opportunity to get back to Europe, not only to help with development by getting their biggest boffins back to base but also to give the whole travelling circus a chance to get back to some semblance of ordinary life with loved ones etc. To put it simply: extending the time away from Europe is not helpful for the teams, nor indeed the vast majority of associated F1 personnel.
And it's the logistics that are causing the teams concern over the revised 2012 calendar, according to Autosport: I'm confused by Whitmarsh's opinion: "until we have the final calendar, there is no point complaining about a provisional one." Surely it will be too late to complain once the calendar is finalised? I must admit I'm a little suspicious of Bahrain being moved to the end of the season and the Indian GP being moved nearer the start. It reduces the amount of time India has to polish up the New Delhi circuit following its inaugural race (see Korea last year) but it does give Bahrain even more time to quell its troublesome citizens' restlessness.
Amazing how after 300 years some still think the same way. You will see that the Austin race will have more spectators than any of the European races in the same year. By the way, people in the south are not yanks; so do your homework prior to posting.
