10 Grands Prix F1 should DEFINITELY revive

It has been a long time - 30 years in fact - since Brands Hatch played host to Formula 1 , but the image of the field plunging into the iconic Paddock Hill Bend first turn remains one etched in the memory for many an F1 fan.

With a thrilling high-speed layout - one that has remained largely intact - and a buzzing atmosphere, Brands Hatch was a firm favourite with drivers and fans alike and has been sorely missed ever since it was dropped from the schedule in 1986.

Alas, though Brands Hatch is still widely used, F1 has outgrown the compact venue making the prospect of a return slim-to-nil.

Whilst this list largely reminisces about the classics of F1’s rose-tinted past, the Istanbul Park Circuit hardly counts as a relic… even if this modern favourite is ageing beyond its years on the outskirts of Turkey’s largest city.

One of the more popular post-millennial additions, Istanbul Park arrived in 2005 to test drivers with its high-speed bends (not least the famed Turn 8) and sweeping nature, while the event brought 'east meets west' grandeur to the schedule.

Unfortunately, the attendance did not befit the bloated 130,000 spectator capacity and with the state increasingly reluctant to maintain its pricey upkeep, the cracks - or bumps in the circuit - were beginning to show when it was cancelled in 2011.

Still, at least it could count Kimi Raikkonen as a big fan and if the 'Iceman' himself is a fan...

UPDATE: Discussions are underway between Liberty Media and President Erdogan to return to the Istanbul Park Circuit, possibly as soon as 2018.

You only had to witness the sea of orange at the recent German GP to realise just how far the Dutch will go to get behind their new superstar Max Verstappen... so imagine the support he'd receive if he got to race on Dutch soil!

With an original layout that was famously fast and brutal as the drivers ducked and weaved amidst the sand dunes, though the modern day variant lacks the sparkle of its predecessor, an update could bring it back to its former glories to help it celebrate its newfound success

A circuit that can trace its F1 roots all the way back to 1953, the Autódromo Oscar Alfredo Gálvez in Argentina offers heritage in droves stemming from the early success of its hero Juan Manuel Fangio.

Set in the heart of the capital Buenos Aires, the parkland circuit is still used for domestic series' and offers numerous configurations - including an oval - which became twistier and more demanding until it was dropped altogether in 1998.

However, given the venue shares many traits with the Mexico City circuit that returned to F1 with such success last year and the enduring support for motorsport in South America, it is no surprise Bernie himself has been pushing for a return to Argentina sooner rather than later.

Not that we necessarily want to say goodbye to F1’s now traditional curtain raiser in Melbourne, but the Adelaide street circuit – the inaugural home of the Australian Grand Prix - is still remembered with great fondness.

Though a typical street venue with its plethora of 90-degree corners, the wide layout and high-speed stretches invited exciting racing often spurred on by the drama of its title showdown hosting duties.

Could it return? Well, much like there was initial outrage when Adelaide was replaced with Melbourne, there would be a similar outcry if F1 was taken away from Albert Park now, so how about an additional South Australia Grand Prix?

For many, F1 cannot call itself a true world championship without featuring a round in Africa... Only two African countries have ever featured on the F1 schedule in time, Morocco once in 1958 and South Africa on and off between 1962 and 1993.

Kyalami hosted F1 on 20 occasions between 1967 and 1993, though the twisty modern-day layout differs much from the original, much to the chagrin of those who remember its challenging predecessor. Nevertheless, South Africa - and Africa as a whole - is still sorely missed from the schedule but while a recent change of ownership has raised hope of a revival - in the same vein as Mexico - plans haven't ventured beyond 'possibly maybes'

America's lukewarm relationship with F1 over the years has been well documented but while events in Phoenix, Detroit, Dallas and Indianapolis have left less than favourable impressions on fans over the years, many still crave a return to the iconic Watkins Glen in New York state.

Though it has undergone numerous changes over the years, the essence of 'The Glen' has been retained and it continues to host high-profile NASCAR and sportscar events to this day over its undulating and fast layout

Endowed with one of the most striking backdrops of any F1 circuit, the Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet in the Jacarepaguá district of Rio de Janeiro also became known for its punishing nature.

Fast, flat, abrasive, hot, Jacarepaguá was a true test for man and machine - particularly during the breathless turbo era of the 80s -, the challenge exacerbated by an early-season calendar slot that revealed just who had done their homework over the winter.

Unfortunately for those craving a return to one of the world's most vibrant cities, the circuit has been almost entirely demolished to make way for Rio's Olympic facilities.

A circuit that saw its fair share of dramatic races during a 12 year tenure on the schedule, neither Estoril nor Portugal have featured in F1 since 1996.

Scene for Ayrton Senna's first win in the pouring rain of 1985, the Estoril circuit was much liked for its fast, sweeping nature, while its long, flat final corner right-hander onto the 986m home straight was considered a particular thrill.

Interestingly, the layout would be mimicked later by the Circuit de Catalunya and whilst it has had to undergo several revisions over the years for safety reasons - most notably in 1994 - Estoril has retained its Grade 1 listing with the FIA meaning it is ready to welcome F1 if called upon to do so.

Whether your vision is of the modern-day version or the extraordinary 14-mile Nordschleife variant, the Nurburgring is sorely missed from the F1 schedule having now seemingly dropped off the calendar indefinitely.

Of course the 'Green Hell' will forever remain etched in F1 history and while there is little or no chance of F1 ever returning to the extended, challenging and exhilarating configuration, the fact WTCC and sportscars race there today is testament to its place in motorsport folklore.

Even if we had to 'settle' for the comparatively meagre 5.14km version, we'd still welcome the return of such bends as the Michael Schumacher 'S' and the Warsteiner Curve.