Why renewal of Spa-Francorchamps brings hope to Imola

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After the announcement of the contract extension that ties Monza to the Formula 1 Circus, many feared that there would no longer be a future for the Autodromo dedicated to Enzo and Dino Ferrari on the calendar. However, following the news of the renewal of the F1 Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps, Imola might also have reason to smile. Here's why.

By examining the statement regarding the Belgian event, it is clear that the announcement highlights the fact that in 2028 and 2030, the cars will not race on the historic Spa circuit.

This is the much-discussed calendar rotation that Stefano Domenicali has often mentioned. The head of Formula 1 has repeatedly explained that, given the many requests continually arriving at Liberty Media, having a “fixed” schedule is virtually unsustainable.

Is Imola smiling too?
In this context, Imola might also have reason to rejoice, as in a Formula 1 increasingly expanding globally, hosting two Grands Prix in Italy seems increasingly unlikely. "We must not forget the support we received in 2020, and for this reason, we are looking for a solution for the future," Stefano Domenicali said, referencing a possible renewal with the Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari.

The solution could lie in the Spa renewal itself, as one of the candidates to enter the rotation with the Belgian circuit could very well be Imola.

For this reason, the rotation introduced by Liberty Media can and should represent an opportunity for Imola, which continues to host one of the most thrilling weekends of the entire season.

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