Let it be understood that besides this effectiavally leaving Brazil as the only GP in the western hemisphere, the Canadian GP has a 30 year history and was the only real chance for Americans to attend an F1 GP. The news was dropped today as F1 sees it as a necessary measure for cost cutting. This goes after the F1 teams agreed that the return of a U.S. GP is in their best interests.

Now i understand that money is the number 1 factor that drives F1 nowadays but by definition, a "WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP" that doesn't visit north America and instead sells out to a bunch of Government sponsored circuits is crossing the line in my eyes. San Marino Imola is already gone and the list of proper circuits that test the drivers skill are dropping faster and faster being replaced by flat cookie cutter shapes in the middle of an arabian desert. Yes, "World Championship"....says the FIA.


F1.com

On Tuesday Formula One racing’s governing body, the FIA, released an amended calendar for the 2009 world championship. A provisional schedule was issued in June.

The revised calendar sees the Turkish Grand Prix changing from its original August slot to a June date, while the Canadian race has been dropped. In another revision, the Italian and Belgian races have swapped positions, with the Spa event now taking place on August 30, a fortnight before the Italian Grand Prix on September 13.

The 18-race championship will reach its finale in mid November with the inaugural Abu Dhabi race.

2009 FIA Formula One World Championship:
29 March Australia
5 April Malaysia
19 April Bahrain
10 May Spain
24 May Monaco
7 June Turkey
21 June Great Britain
28 June France
12 July Germany
26 July Hungary
23 August Europe (Valencia)
30 August Belgium
13 September Italy
27 September Singapore
11 October Japan
18 October China
1 November Brazil
15 November Abu Dhabi