New F1 2020 schedule features some true classics

[Forward to a friend]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [RSS]( Some great news today about the next three venues confirmed for this crazy, Covid-19 inspired Formula 1 2020 schedule – starring two venues steeped in F1 folklore, Imola and the Nurburgring – plus a modern classic in Portimao. Imola is one of the finest circuits I’ve ever driven, and although the ‘new’ Nurburgring is a shadow of the Nordschleife it’s still a mighty racy F1 track. Portimao’s layout and topography is also sensational; funnily enough it cropped up in a conversation I was having with Emerson Fittipaldi just recently – who was blown away by its blind crests and technical nature when he first drove it. While we’ll sadly miss some of the great venues that have been forced to make way, at least we’ve got some fun ones to look forward to. Charles Bradley, Global Editor in Chief Motorsport.com E D I T O R ' S C H O I C E [Imola's F1 return will be as two-day grand prix]( Imola’s return to the Formula 1 calendar in October will be as a two-day race weekend, although the exact timetable has yet to be finalised. A D A M C O O P E R [COTA had record F1 ticket sales before coronavirus hit]( Circuit of the Americas boss Bobby Epstein says that ticket sales for the 2020 United States Grand Prix were significantly up before the Covid-19 crisis struck – and he remains... J O N A T H A N N O B L E [Zanardi transferred to intensive care, in 'unstable' condition]( Alex Zanardi has been transferred to intensive care in Milan amid concerns about his ‘unstable’ condition, following the recent move to a clinic. A L E X K A L I N A U C K A S [Hamilton reinforces calls for F1 fans to avoid British GP]( Lewis Hamilton, Silverstone and Northamptonshire Police have reinforced warning calls telling Formula 1 fans to stay away from the upcoming British and 70th Anniversary grands prix on coronavirus safety grounds. J O N A T H A N N O B L E [Norris: Car strip down beats watching Netflix]( Lando Norris says helping his team strip down his McLaren after Formula 1 races is his preferred Sunday night wind down – and is much better than sitting in his hotel room watching Netflix. Download the new Motorsport app today! Get all the lates news, photos, live coverage, insights and stats from your favorite racing series: Formula 1, MotoGP, WRC, Formula E, WEC, Indycar NASCAR and many more. Available on J A M I E K L E I N [Zarco: Quartararo's speed forced early Marquez return]( Fabio Quartararo's pace in the opening round of the MotoGP season at Jerez effectively forced Marc Marquez to speed up his return to action, believes Johann Zarco. J O N A T H A N N O B L E [Ferrari: Schumacher must make more progress to earn F1 seat]( Ferrari has praised the progress that Mick Schumacher has made in Formula 2 this year, but says it needs to see more from the youngster before it can consider moving him up to F1. J A M I E K L E I N [Rossi feeling "stronger than last week" at Jerez]( Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi says he feels "stronger than last week" after completing the opening day of practice for the Andalusian Grand Prix at Jerez second-fastest. Received this email from a friend? Sign up to receive the INSIDER Newsletter from Motorsport.com which includes the latest news and inside views, direct from the experts. [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [RSS]( Copyright © 2020 Motorsport.com, Inc., All rights reserved. Top news of the week. Our mailing address is: Motorsport.com, Inc. 5972 NE 4th AvenueMiami, FL 33137 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. Copyright © MOTORSPORT NETWORK. All rights reserved.