Why did F1 remove Hockenheim?

Hockenheim has revealed that it will not hold a Formula 1 race this year because of the strict limits on the numbers of people who would be able to attend. The German circuit had been one of the leading contenders to grab a European race slot this year as F1 chiefs look to fill out their calendar.

When did F1 stop using Nurburgring?

The modern circuit got off the mark with the 1984 European Grand Prix and the 1985 German Grand Prix. Falling off the calendar until 1995, it then hosted various races – in German, European and Luxembourg Grand Prix guises – up until 2013, before its 2020 return.

Does Formula 1 still race at Nurburgring?

The Nürburgring is a motor racing circuit near Nürburg, Ahrweiler in West-Central Germany. The circuit was one of two circuits which currently play host to the German Grand Prix, before falling into bankruptcy in 2015.

What happened to the old Hockenheim?

But while the new layout may provide better overtaking opportunities, the soul and charm of the Hockenheimring was lost. It was a unique track, now its characteristics are no different to the majority of the other circuits on the F1 calendar. Most of the old layout has been taken up and replaced by trees and plants.

Why is there no F1 race in Germany?

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says Hockenheim, Nurburgring Not in the Mix for 2022. The series was planning on 23 this year, but pandemic-driven cancellations and postponements appear to leave F1 at no more than 22 races this year. …

Why was Hockenheim changed?

Short after the opening of the new track the Second World War broke out and motor racing stopped. During the war the surface was badly damaged because allied forces drove with their tanks on the circuit. When the circuit was repaired it was renamed to “Hockenheimring“, which is German for Hockenheim Circuit.

When was Hockenheim shortened?

1938
In 1938, the circuit dramatically shortened, from twelve kilometres down to just over seven and a half, and the Ostkurve corner, which lasted until 2001, was introduced for the first time. In that year, the track was also renamed to “Kurpfalzring”. The track was damaged by tanks during World War II.

Who bought Nürburgring?

Düsseldorf-based Capricorn Development was the buyer. The company was to take full ownership of the Nürburgring on 1 January 2015. But in October 2014, Russian billionaire, the chairman of Moscow-based Pharmstandard, Viktor Kharitonin, bought a majority stake in the Nürburgring.

Is F1 coming back to Germany?

Germany will not make a return to the Formula 1 calendar any time soon, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has warned. Domenicali compares the German organisers’ reluctance with those in charge of the new and now highly popular Dutch GP at Zandvoort. “Just look at what happened in Holland,” he said.