View Full Version : GP but no spectators in Spain? swine flu
CNR
29th April 2009, 09:20
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Content/FormulaOne/14/ce3259ddaaf744e0b902cb52d456a40a/GP_but_no_spectators_in_Spain
One solution to the swine flu crisis for F1 would be to stage Grands Prix without spectators in the stands.
That is the claim of the Swiss specialist publication Motorsport Aktuell, after reports emerged this week that the Spanish region of Catalunya is recording the highest incidence of flu infections on the European continent.
The report quotes German health minister Ulla Schmidt as concurring that a potential pandemic, and public gatherings of thousands of people, do not mix.
"Everyone understands that there cannot be a major gathering of 70 000 people, if thousands of them could become infected,
ShiftingGears
29th April 2009, 10:16
Might have reduced numbers of spectators but I don't think there will be anything close to none.
Sleeper
29th April 2009, 15:40
Could the tracks survive, seeing as spectators is the only place they get money from over a race weekend.
555-04Q2
29th April 2009, 15:44
I cant imagine an F1 race with no people in the stands. It would be so....spooky!
We'll all be dead before the Spanish GP anyway.
Sorry, didn't mean to panic anybody with that....
555-04Q2
29th April 2009, 15:48
We'll all be dead before the Spanish GP anyway.
:laugh: ever the optimist ;)
:laugh: ever the optimist ;)
Well, if the Pig-Flu doesn't wipe out all of mankind, the survivors will only be hunted down by the Zombie undead infected corpses of its victims.
Scientific Fact, that is.
About as scientifically factual as the standard press report on Pig-Flu, anyway.
Brown, Jon Brow
29th April 2009, 15:59
Wasn't there a big football match in Catalunya last night where 90,000 people gathered to spread germs?
Wasn't there a big football match in Catalunya last night where 90,000 people gathered to spread germs?
D'OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UltimateDanGTR
29th April 2009, 16:09
just quickly move the gp to jerez! thatll be a change and a whole lot safer! anyone with a ticket for Catalunya can use it in jerez.
but that isnt going to happen is it.........
just quickly move the gp to jerez! thatll be a change and a whole lot safer!
No it won't.
These Zombies can fly....well, those infected with Bird Flu can, if you want to get technical.
Another Scientific Fact for you, that.
SGWilko
29th April 2009, 16:19
No it won't.
These Zombies can fly....well, those infected with Bird Flu can, if you want to get technical.
Another Scientific Fact for you, that.
Not true. But this is swine flu, and we all know that pigs can fly.........
You mean there are Zombie Pigs now?!
I bet they're Vampire ones. Sods law.
Knock-on
29th April 2009, 16:32
Sales in boot polish will plummet if this goes ahead :D
christophulus
29th April 2009, 16:33
Well, if the Pig-Flu doesn't wipe out all of mankind, the survivors will only be hunted down by the Zombie undead infected corpses of its victims.
Scientific Fact, that is.
About as scientifically factual as the standard press report on Pig-Flu, anyway.
:laugh: well said! If we could guarantee that anyone with flu had the common sense to stay inside away from everyone else it wouldn't be a problem. But we all know that's never going to happen..
On topic, it could well be a spectator-free zone. The A1GP event scheduled for Mexico in a couple of weeks has already been cancelled over this:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/74932
UltimateDanGTR
29th April 2009, 16:37
:laugh: well said! If we could guarantee that anyone with flu had the common sense to stay inside away from everyone else it wouldn't be a problem. But we all know that's never going to happen..
On topic, it could well be a spectator-free zone. The A1GP event scheduled for Mexico in a couple of weeks has already been cancelled over this:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/74932
sods law that by then the flew would have cleared up isnt it....... :rolleyes:
but still, Brands hosting a championship decider should be excititing to say the least.........
Azumanga Davo
29th April 2009, 17:49
just quickly move the gp to jerez! thatll be a change and a whole lot safer! anyone with a ticket for Catalunya can use it in jerez.
but that isnt going to happen is it.........
Crikey, I'm more scared of the mayor of Jerez than some flu... :eek:
Ghostwalker
29th April 2009, 21:14
from what i've read and heard this pig flue is said to be milder and less harmful then a normal flue its just that the mexicans arent used to flues and thats why its so harmful in Mexico.
Valve Bounce
29th April 2009, 22:43
I can't see the problem here : just add DDT to the fuel.
Daniel
29th April 2009, 23:06
Knockie that was a great joke :up: :rotflmao:
markabilly
30th April 2009, 00:52
All is according to the plan of the great zombiebernei to eliminate all those pesky fans from ruining his weekends at the track,
plus while ticket sales may go down, those people staying home will tune in on tv and tv revenue will go up and down into his pocket
Fans? who needs them when you got TV audiences anyway.....
Easy Drifter
30th April 2009, 01:15
Flue, Flue? It is coming down the chimney now?
PS. Don't let Eki know about this. It must be a dastardly US plot. :eek:
ozrevhead
30th April 2009, 04:24
I can't see the problem here : just add DDT to the fuel.
LMAO :laugh:
inimitablestoo
30th April 2009, 20:06
A Grand Prix without spectators? That would be the first time since... well, Bahrain, practically :rolleyes:
Wasn't there a big football match in Catalunya last night where 90,000 people gathered to spread germs?
No. The fans were required to hold their breath until after the match! ;)
F1boat
2nd May 2009, 07:06
A Grand Prix without spectators? That would be the first time since... well, Bahrain, practically :rolleyes:
Hahahahaha!
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