That is true, but the FIA track regulations have become very strict in recent years and a track has to spend a lot of money to pass these regulations. Many of the great tracks that F1 used to use just don't meet these standards any longer and would require more money than the track's owners can afford to bring them up to the date.

It does however seem a little strange to host two races in the same country when you consider how many countries are trying to get into the F1 calendar at the moment. But with countries such as India and Russia currently designing/building new circuits we should see some new tracks the following few seasons.

My only other thoughts is that many emerging markets such as China have recently joined the calendar and having races so far from the UK (the central location for more F1 teams) costs the teams a lot of money to go to. Having more races centred in Europe greatly reduce these costs.

One thing that will be good in 2008 is the banning of traction control. We should then see who can really drive a car as the on board computers won't be able to get them out of trouble as easily. Jenson Button has already said that the 2008 Honda without traction control is for him a much nicer car to drive as it suits his driving style better.