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9th May 2007, 21:52 #1
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OFFICIAL: Valencia GP signed for 2008
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http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...09172750.shtml
Valencia F1 deal for 2008 signed
A second Spanish Grand Prix on the cards
09/05/07 17:27
A definitive deal for a new Formula One street race in the Spanish city of Valencia has now finally been signed.
That was the claim on Wednesday of the private radio network Cope, which said Bernie Ecclestone's circus would race at a second Spanish venue next year.
It is suggested that the existence of the contract could be announced by Ecclestone at Barcelona as early as during a press conference on Thursday.
The descriptor 'European Grand Prix' is tipped to be used, as it will be free because of the rotation of F1's two German venues.
Next year's Hockenheim event, following the race at the Nurburgring in 2007, will instead be called the German Grand Prix.
Meanwhile there is no further news on the proposed Grand Prix in Singapore which made headlines on numerous occasions last month.
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9th May 2007, 22:27 #2
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That radio Cope always lies on everything they talk about, so wait for a better source
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10th May 2007, 00:07 #3
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Other media are insisting. They say it will be announced on Thursday noon (Spanish time).
There's also an animated map of the circuit (press on this page link "Trazado del circuito urbano (Gráfico)"):
http://www.lasprovincias.es/valencia..._20070509.html
The descriptor seems to be "Mediterranean Grand Prix".
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10th May 2007, 07:29 #4
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Thats a hell of a long right hander!! Looks like a quick circuit
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10th May 2007, 09:23 #5
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A bit short of turns. I hope they will at least go until Parotet
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10th May 2007, 09:37 #6Originally Posted by ioanC'est la vie ja taksi tuo.
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10th May 2007, 10:53 #7
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Looks like this is legit - Bernie has a press conference planned for today in Valencia:
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns19124.html
Bernie Ecclestone will be hosting a press conference later today in the city of Valencia, with the president of the regional council Francisco Camps. It is ancipated that this will be the announcement that Valencia has secured the European Grand Prix for 2008.
A second race in Spain makes considerable sense given that Germany has had two races for much of Michael Schumacher's reign in F1 and with Fernando Alonso now the biggest star Spain's level of interest in F1 is at an all time high. Valencia is very keen to build up its international profile and has achieved much with the America's Cup in recent years. The Cup ends in July and will most likely move elsewhere, although this depends largely on who wins. The Grand Prix in Valencia would then take over as the major promotional tool for the city. It would also serve the additional purpose of developing a part of the city that has been undeveloped until now, which will link the city centre with the port. The circuit will be a street venue but will feature purpose-built pits and paddock in an industrial area which currently features warehouses and railway marshalling yards. These will no doubt be developed as the race settles into the area.2006 GO!
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10th May 2007, 11:52 #8
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10th May 2007, 12:04 #9
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I hope they reach the second round about too. If not they may consider some artificial chicanes in the long straights.
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10th May 2007, 12:29 #10
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I hope not.
Not important, but nice to see that he has still the ability to drive fast
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