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The good news is that we finally have a draft calendar for 2017. The bad news is what the calendar itself looks like -- a chaotic collection of dates that bears no resemblance to realistic flight schedules and which fails to take into account the impact of jetlag and endless travel on the human body.Not only will the F1 circus once again have to put up with the impossible journey between Montreal and Baku -- assuming that the much-loved Canadian Grand Prix even takes place next year -- but for those who traditionally save money by staying out in Asia between the Singapore and Japanese grands prix, we will have to go from European time back home to local time in Sepang before switching back onto European time for the Marina Bay night race and back onto local time again when it comes to racing in Suzuka.The first sight of next years proposed calendar led to jokes about wrist-slashing and finding new jobs in the Sepang press room on Thursday, but the draft calendar is no laughing matter. It is hard enough to stomach for those independent freelancers who already spend in excess of ￡20,000 each year simply attending the races, but for the hard-working F1 mechanics whose jobs are truly physical, 2017 is a nightmare that people will have to suffer unless they see it as an opportunity to move into a professional sphere that is kinder to both body and family life.Working in Formula One is a privilege, make no mistake. Whatever ones role within the paddock, we are afforded with a unique opportunity to see the world (or, at the very least, the airports and circuits of the world), all while working in a field that inspires passion like no other.But that passion comes at a high cost, both financial and personal. Divorce rates within the sport are high, but higher still is the level of staff turnover -- particularly in teams -- as those who revelled in the adrenaline and adventure of a life on the road in their twenties decide that it might be a nice idea to have a social life, a family life, or even simply a personal life when they hit their thirties.There are rumours that following the Liberty Media takeover of the sport we will soon see calendars of 25 or more races, and while increasing F1s global reach is no bad thing, a 25-round calendar will only work if it is assembled by those who have real and recent experience of attending every round.As things currently stand, 2017 features seven back-to-back races, few of which make logistical sense. Shanghai-Bahrain works well for anyone using a Middle Eastern airline (thatll be most of us...), while Spa-Monza makes for a pleasant road trip, as some of us discovered this year. But Montreal-Baku is an exercise in insanity, with no direct commercial flights between the two venues. This year I booked two separate returns (London-Montreal and London-Baku), and alterations to the airlines schedules post-booking meant that I had a 15 minute window in which to complete a transfer at Heathrow.Similarly insane is the non-flyaway pairing of Austria and Silverstone, which tested the limits of the truckies ability to get from Spielberg to Northamptonshire in time to set up the motorhomes at the latter venue without violating EU regulations on the maximum number of driving hours allowed before road safety becomes a problem. Given the FIAs interest in road safety, it boggles the mind that the Federation would sanction such a pairing for a second consecutive year.Budapest and Hockenheim make for a logical pairing given the proximity of the two venues, and the only complaint there is a social one -- the Hungarian capital is a fun and bustling city with an abundance of choice when it comes to celebrating the start of the summer holiday, while Hockenheim is something of a damp squib when it comes to partying hearty. Or partying at all, come to that.Sepang to Singapore leads to the body clock problems mentioned earlier, even if its only a short hop between the two circuits. Switching between three time zones in two weeks (four if one stays out east to save money rather than heading home before Suzuka) is far harder to live than can be imagined if youve not tried it. At least the Mexico-Brazil back-to-back is an easy (almost) end to the season...Still, the overall calendar consensus? Could do better. Much, much better. Expect record rates of employee attrition over the course of the year, and yet more divorces than weve seen in years past. Even the marital guidance counsellors now on many teams payrolls are going to find it hard to save the relationships that will allow teams to retain their valued staff. Wholesale China Jerseys . Newcastle dominated in the early stages but City weathered the storm and then raised its game in extra time. Negredo broke the deadlock from close range after a simple move in the 99th minute before Dzeko took the ball round goalkeeper Tim Krul to seal the victory in the 105th. Fake Jerseys Cheap . Jordan Lynch, the all-purpose Heisman Trophy finalist from Northern Illinois, failed to make it into that exclusive club. https://www.fakejerseysfromchina.com/ . And when it opened, every player was at his stall. Thats a sure sign that a team is in a slump and is searching for answers. "Its embarrassing to be at home and play the way we did," said defenceman Josh Gorges. Fake Jerseys From China . Mickelson barely made the cut but had the best round of the day with nine birdies and an eagle coupled with two bogeys to sit two shots behind leader Craig Lee of Scotland. Lee shot a 69 for a 12-under 204 total. "I just love the fact I am in contention and have an opportunity in my first tournament of the year here in Abu Dhabi," Mickelson said. Fake Jerseys China . Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced Wednesday that the team would assign Swedish forward Elias Lindholm to his nations team for the upcoming tournament.England head to Durham knowing victory over Sri Lanka in the second Investec Test, live on Sky Sports 2, will secure a series win. Alastair Cook and his men were dominant in the first Test at Headingley, winning by an innings and 88 runs as Jonny Bairstow hit a century and James Anderson ended with match figures of 10-45.Chester-le-Street has been a happy hunting ground for England over the years and they have won each of the five Tests played on the ground, including a 74-run triumph over Australia in the 2013 Ashes.As well as wrapping up a Test series win, victory would put England 8-0 up in the Super Series although Angelo Mathews side will endeavour to bounce back and draw level in both. James Anderson was one of the stars for England in the first Test Team newsCook has confirmed that Chris Woakes will replace the injured Ben Stokes in the England side meaning Jake Ball must again wait to make his debut.With a knee injury ruling Stokes out of the rest of the series, the hosts are looking to maintain the balance of their side. As such, Woakes will slot in at No 8 with Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali moving up to six and seven, respectively.Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will be without Dushmantha Chameera after the fast bowler was forced to return home having sustained a stress fracture to his lower back. Dushmantha Chameera is heading home due to injury He becomes the second Sri Lankan seamer to withdraw from the tour afteer Dhammika Prasad was ruled out with a shoulder injury.ddddddddddddWicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera has replaced Prasad in the squad after his provisional doping ban was lifted, but a return for the second Test seems unlikely. Nick Compton admits hes playing for his England future when they face Sri Lanka in Durham FormSince defeat to Sri Lanka in 2014, England have lost just one of their last six Test series in a run that includes victories over India, South Africa and Australia.Their one defeat came against Pakistan in the UAE last autumn but was swiftly followed by the aforementioned triumph in South Africa, and victory in Durham would secure back-to-back series wins. By contrast, Sri Lanka have played seven Test series since overcoming England two years ago, losing five.Home victories over Pakistan, in 2014, and the West Indies last year are their only successes and defeat in the first Test means a second whitewash in as many series is possible after their 2-0 loss in New Zealand.Watch England take on Sri Lanka in the second Investec Test at Chester-le-Street from 10am on Friday, live on Sky Sports 2. 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