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No fixed calendar slot for Melbourne

Currently set to be the third race on the 2022 schedule, the Australian Grand Prix could yet return as the season opener in the years ahead. It is well documented that Abu Dhabi pays a significant hosting fee in order to be the scene of the season finale, even if it makes the worst possible setting should the championship go down to the wire. While Melbourne didn't pay extra for the equally prestigious honour of hosting the season opener, it is understood that Bahrain has greased F1's palm significantly enough to secure the enviable slot as Saudi Arabia keeps a watching eye. However, talking to Speedcafe, Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO, Andrew Westacott admits that Melbourne could...
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