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Post by victor on Sept 19, 2011 16:36:00 GMT
I think the money should give the money to charity if they would not take it back, it is unfair they pay that much without a GP. F1 should not have the money.
It is a problem that we do not know how long all these problems will last. Bernie said it had all ended the last time and it had not. Even if it kind of sorts out violent protestors on either side could still use the F1 to make more trouble.
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Post by Anna on Sept 28, 2011 19:55:50 GMT
Ecclestone defiant as teams bemoan 2012 calendar "The teams don’t do the calendar, I do" Wednesday 28 September 2011 - 10h45, by GMM The latest spat between Bernie Ecclestone and the F1 teams’ association is set to break out. Spain’s Diario Sport newspaper reports that FOTA, headed by McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh, believes the F1 chief executive has breached the Concorde Agreement in devising the arduous 20-race calendar for 2012. The report said FOTA vice-chairman Eric Boullier confirmed the potential disagreement in the Singapore paddock. Diario Sport said the teams believe they have the right to renegotiate the commercial terms if Ecclestone moves beyond the maximum 17 grands prix per season. The confidential agreement reportedly also refers to the number of races that can take place outside of Europe, with the teams concerned about the additional costs of the ’flyaway’ events. "We would suggest a couple of ideas and, above all, we intend to request a reconsideration of the logistics," said Boullier. Ecclestone reacted: "The teams don’t do the calendar, I do. They can’t come now with their proposals. It’s my decision so if someone is going to do something, it’s me." "If someone isn’t happy they can go to the police. Wouldn’t the real problem be if there were no races to go to?" he added defiantly. Bernie... The voice of reason as always.
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Post by Anna on Sept 28, 2011 19:57:01 GMT
Ecclestone not ruling out Turkey return - report
He has expressed hope that F1 management will agree with Turkish authorities
Tuesday 27 September 2011 - 15h45, by GMM Bernie Ecclestone has not ruled out reinstating the Turkish grand prix on future formula one calendars, a local newspaper reports this week.
We reported this week that the Istanbul circuit, the scene of seven grands prix since 2005 but not on next year’s schedule, is on standby in the event Bahrain needs to be cancelled again.
And the Turkish Hurriyet daily reports that F1 chief executive Ecclestone "has expressed hope that F1 management will agree with Turkish authorities to hold the races in the country again".
Turkey, a popular layout whose races were poorly attended, was dropped from the calendar apparently because organisers refused to pay a higher race sanctioning fee.
"It is very sad but we have to deal with some changes in formula one sometimes," said Renault team boss Eric Boullier, "and we can just hope that we will be back there."
It was rumoured in Singapore last weekend that team bosses are concerned about the ever-expanding and more arduous F1 calendars.
"The calendar has 20 races next year," said Virgin president Graeme Lowdon, "and 21 would have been too many and so the reality is that there had to be some give somewhere."
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Post by r1ch91 on Sept 29, 2011 0:44:30 GMT
The teams are always gonna moan about something on the caldender no matter what bernie does but good to see that Bernie is open to suggestions
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Post by Anna on Sept 29, 2011 13:26:27 GMT
I do understand where he's coming from but by the sound of it all the teams probably want is to move things around to make it cost effective. Isn't that what F1 is all about nowadays? All Bernie seems to have done the last few days is tell people how much he dislikes FOTA.
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Post by Amanda on Sept 29, 2011 14:27:17 GMT
Just wait now Bernie will change the whole thing up and they'll be flying around the world every week ;D . We'll save money by only letting you have one engine the whole year the money you save can be used jetting across the world every week.
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Post by r1ch91 on Oct 22, 2011 10:06:53 GMT
Formula 1 set to add second US race on streets of New Jersey from 2013 By Jonathan Noble Saturday, October 22nd 2011, 06:41 GMT
Formula 1 is set to have two grands prix in the United States from 2013, with plans for a race around the streets of New Jersey expected to be confirmed as early as next week.
Although F1 is returning to the US for the first time next year with an event in Austin, Texas, Bernie Ecclestone has made no secret of the fact that he would like another event in the country - with his preferred location being New York.
Ecclestone told AUTOSPORT last year: "It's happening. We are talking to them and trying to do our best. Let's see what happens."
High level sources have revealed that the plans have now reached fruition, and an announcement is expected to be made by New Jersey governor Chris Christie and other local politicians next week.
It is understood that the New Jersey GP will take place in June 2013, so it can be a back-to-back race with Canada, which will then leave the Austin event to keep its place at the tail end of the schedule to tie up with the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Last year, the Mayors of Weehawken and West New York revealed that they were in the preliminary stages of talks with a group of investors, led by former YES TV Network executive Leo Hindery Jr, to hold a grand prix in the area from as early as 2013.
It is not confirmed where the track will be, but it is likely to run along the banks of the Hudson River - using the waterfront and the iconic Manhattan skyline as a backdrop.
The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that a press conference has been scheduled at Port Imperial in Weehawken for next Tuesday, where an announcement could be made.
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Post by Pete on Oct 24, 2011 12:59:35 GMT
Now don't get me wrong, I'd love a second American race (as long as idiots in Texas don't ruin our FIRST one) but a street race? America HAS racing circuits they could do what they did with Indy and work on adapting them for F1. Though to be fair that would be a hell of a close race for me .
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Post by r1ch91 on Oct 25, 2011 23:30:47 GMT
New Jersey confirms F1 grand prix from the 2013 season By Pablo Elizalde Tuesday, October 25th 2011, 20:21 GMT
New Jersey governor Chris Christie confirmed on Tuesday the state will host a Formula 1 grand prix from 2013, as reported by AUTOSPORT last weekend.
Christie said the race will take place on a 3.2-mile street circuit, running on existing roads through Port Imperial and at the top of the Palisades in Weehawken and West New York.
"I'm pleased that New Jersey will play host to Formula 1 beginning 2013, bringing one of the world's most popular and exciting sports right to our backyard," Christie said.
"I can assure Formula 1 that this is one of the wisest decisions you have ever made, to come and hold this event in New Jersey".
The news means the United States will run two races from 2013, with Austin scheduled to host its maiden grand prix next year.
The country last hosted a Formula 1 grand prix in 2007 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
"People from the whole world will come to New Jersey to see this unique and exciting course," Christie added.
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Post by r1ch91 on Oct 25, 2011 23:36:42 GMT
Agree with Pete tbh. America does have great tracks (Infineon Raceway, Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen, Sebring, Road Atlanta, Road America). Guessing none of them would have the funds to upgrade to the ridiculously high standard facilities required for F1 and do we really need another street race? what's wrong with the ones we got? (please don't answer that )
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Post by Anna on Oct 27, 2011 15:45:23 GMT
Agree with Pete tbh. America does have great tracks (Infineon Raceway, Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen, Sebring, Road Atlanta, Road America). Guessing none of them would have the funds to upgrade to the ridiculously high standard facilities required for F1 and do we really need another street race? what's wrong with the ones we got? (please don't answer that ) The quick reply would be to what right with the street races . I really don't see the point in it. Apparently India wants another track and Russia are in the middle of making a track... I worry about decent and near decent tracks being left behind because they can't afford to buy more shoes for Tamara Ecclestone.... I mean give Bernie their fees of course or just not being pretty enough. Why do they want this race? Because it has a Manhattan back drop lovely, I'm sure all the people in Europe who will lose local or near local races will appreciate being able to see Manhattan.
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Post by Pete on Oct 30, 2011 12:09:13 GMT
I would make jokes but I won't because you won't get them. Though I will say for you Anna..... Robbie-E just Robbie-E .
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Post by Anna on Nov 1, 2011 12:34:52 GMT
Formula 1 chiefs to discuss 2012 calendar amid concerns over some races By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, November 1st 2011, 10:00 GMT
Korean GP startFormula 1 chiefs are to discuss the 2012 calendar later this year, amid concern about the status of some of the races that are on next year's schedule.
AUTOSPORT has learned that talks about the position of the 2012 Bahrain and Korean Grands Prix have been added to the agenda for Thursday's meeting of the F1 Commission in Geneva.
Furthermore, sources have revealed that F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone informed team principals over the Indian Grand Prix weekend that there were also now minor question marks about the fate of the new Austin Grand Prix.
Bahrain's position on the calendar is dependent on the ongoing political situation within the Gulf state, with this year's event having been cancelled because of troubles.
The fate of the Korean Grand Prix rests on its financial situation, with race promoters having revealed that they want to reduce the hosting fee going forward - something Ecclestone has said he is reluctant to do.
It is understood that if either race is dropped then Turkey is the favourite to replace it, after losing its place on the calendar.
Speaking to AUTOSPORT, Ecclestone said that he was keen for both Bahrain and Korea to remain on the schedule.
"Yes, absolutely," he said. "But let's wait and see."
The situation in Austin appears more complicated, with Ecclestone suggesting that, while construction work is ongoing, there are issues inside the company that is putting the event together.
"I don't think they are struggling [with building the track] at all," he explained. "I think there has been a disagreement inside the company."
When asked if he was certain the race would take place in 2012, Ecclestone said: "If you had said to me a month ago, is this [the Indian GP] 100 per cent going to happen then I would have said, 'I don't know'. So ask me a month before the race is due to happen."
But with Ecclestone having already pulled off a deal for New Jersey to hold a grand prix in 2013, he said that it would not be too much a blow if Austin's arrival on the calendar was delayed.
"We can have it next year or the year after," he said. "It is not the end of the world."
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Post by Anna on Nov 1, 2011 12:35:04 GMT
Boullier backs alternating F1 races 1 November 2011
Eric Boullier, Renault Team Principal, believes F1 should alternate more races to both boost the heath of the sport and allow more countries and circuits to enjoy places on the calendar. For 2012, the fraternity is set for its longest ever campaign.
At present, there are two races in Spain although one – either Barcelona or Valencia – could be removed as new events enter the calendar. Austin, Texas will debut in 2012 before events in New Jersey and Russia enter for 2013 and 2014, respectively.
At present, Spain is the only country hosting two F1 events At present, Spain is the only country hosting two F1 events
Current ideas are to exchange races in one country, such as Germany currently swapping Hockenheim and the Nürburgring as venues on a year-by-year basis, or entire country’s races; for instance, talk remains of France returning to the schedule, perhaps rotating its event with neighbouring nation Belgium.
“There is a slot to take because we are talking about alternating with another European Grand Prix so it doesn't affect too much the number of races,” Boullier told Reuters of a possible French Grand Prix return, which would be at Paul Ricard.
“I think some European Grands Prix can afford one race every two years rather than a race every year - that could be a good way of keeping different track locations in Europe.”
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Post by Anna on Nov 1, 2011 12:41:24 GMT
1/I believe, and Pete can correct me if I'm wrong, that the problems in Austin is still the locals kicking up a fuss. Every time I hear people in Austin complain about the GP it makes it sound like they just don't want people in their city. They go on and on and on about pollution levels not only from the grand prix itself but by people coming into Austin to see the grand prix that I'm starting to feel that they just hate people in general . 2/I kind of agree with Eric and kind of don't. On one hand it does help tracks like the German tracks because of Bernies stupid entry fees etc. But on the other hand personally I don't want to see a GP as good as Belgium being swapped around, I think the teams need to stand up for tracks. Bernie has enough money he doesn't need to set stupidly high fees all the time. OK a race at Paul Ricard might not be a bad thing, but at the same time a race at Spa 90% of the time makes a F1 season worth watching and I'd rather people started standing up for tracks instead of finding other ways to give Bernie the silly amounts of money Bernie wants. Though I guess I find it easier to understand if two GPs in the same country rotated, I don't see the point in rotating Belgium with France, and I depending on the state of Austin/New Jersey I'd never want a real track rotating with a street circuit. And the bitch inside me still sits there thinking why the heck can't France just rotate with Monaco I love the history and the glamour of Monaco as much as anyone and I get a little excited about the EVENT every year but it still isn't half as interesting as Spa. And before ANYONE points it out I know it'll be a cold day in hell before Monaco isn't on a F1 calender .
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