Amidst talk that Zandvoort is to replace Barcelona on the calendar next year, the Spanish circuit's boss remains hopeful that a new deal can still be agreed. One of five races in the last year of their current contract, there has been a shadow hanging over the future of the Spanish Grand Prix for some time, first with the withdrawal of government funding then the 'retirement' of Fernando Alonso. And though Carlos Sainz is now the only Spaniard on the grid, Barcelona, always a popular destination for race fans, still managed impressive spectator numbers over the weekend. However, with the Spanish track, like Silverstone and others, seeking a significant cut in its hosting fee, F1 bosses are...
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