It must be end of the road for Imola

POLE POSITION: This weekend's race looks increasingly likely to be a Formula One swansong for one of its most iconic tracks.

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Imola’s story is packed with tradition and tragedy and the rolling Italian countryside makes it one of the most picturesque venues in Fl, up against some serious competition.

But the writing has been on the wall for some time, amid F1's desire to expand into new markets and create more lucrative events.

The Madrid Grand Prix debuts next year and, with the calendar unlikely to go beyond 24 annual races just yet, room will have to be made somewhere.