By the looks of things, it was fairly certain a few years ago that F1 in Europe would be on a drip feed whilst many Far Eastern and Middle Eastern nations competed for a spot on the calendar.

Now I read that bids from Rome and a plan of action in France is taking place as we speak. Has the tide swung the other way? Have the investors of Asia had a rethink on their plans in F1? And if they are scared, how come Europe has suddenly found the money to afford these new complexes?