The race would probably be held before Brazil, 25 October. Although it's cool at that time of year, 5-15C, we don't get snow here until late November-early December.

Whether or not the race returns it's good to see money-grubbing Finklestone squirm! Montreal was one of the favourite stops and had the best festival atmosphere. 300,000 race-crazed fans and 4 days of non-stop street parties! Middle-of nowhere Abu Dhabi with it's sterile track and zero nightlife won't attract anybody but a few hundred billionaire sheiks and their few thousand servants.

Expect the facility to be completed on time though: they'll just have to hire more slave labour.