Breakaway series is go!

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23rd June 2009, 12:45
ioan

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Originally Posted by thunderbolt

this is getting too weird
Melbourne not mentioned on leaked schedule for breakaway F1 series

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...87-661,00.html

I don't see what your problem is, they are not going to race on all the tracks as Max's formula will race.

Adelaide will be as good as Melbourne is.
23rd June 2009, 12:47
ioan

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Originally Posted by Malllen

But Flavio would and does say anything for a soundbite.

Example:

Flavio: "I'm too much of a gentleman to make personal insults (like Max)"

Two weeks ago:

Flavio: "Adam Parr is an idiot"

Case in point.

The difference being that Mosley insulted the whole FOTA people while Flav said something about a Williams guy who isn't even the team boss. And I happen to agree with Flav.
23rd June 2009, 12:48
ioan

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Originally Posted by henners88

The more I think about it, the more I think a breakaway series is a bad idea. The BBC here in the UK have the rights to F1 for the next 3 years or so, and I can't see them paying another huge sum to cover a FOTA series on top of that. It would end up being sold to Sky Sports which would limit the viewers considerably, and would drive up costs at the GP's for the fans. Race tickets are already hugely overpriced.. Sure you would have the teams we want to see, but will that be at the cost of quality venues, coverage and higher spectating prices??

Stop whining FGS.
FOTA will only give the TV right to a broadcaster that will make it FTA, so either they will give it for free to ITV or Sky Sports will have to make it FTA.
23rd June 2009, 12:49
Knock-on

I don't see a problem getting a series going. All the Marshalling etc is sorted by the tracks. All you needs to do is speak with them and get a timetable together. This isn't the first race series to be setup is it?

Agreeing the regulations may be a bit more long winded but with agreement from all parties, could be done.

The big problem is the commercial running of the series because if Flav heads it, I am worried and I think Bernie would be much better. I know people hate him but he's got the experience, can manage a series and would be close to invaluable.
23rd June 2009, 12:52
Knock-on

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Originally Posted by ioan

Stop whining FGS.
FOTA will only give the TV right to a broadcaster that will make it FTA, so either they will give it for free to ITV or Sky Sports will have to make it FTA.

That is a manifesto pledge. They might for the first year but then it would be back to normal.
23rd June 2009, 12:54
ioan

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Originally Posted by N. Jones

I also still do not know where this breakaway series races, does all of the current tracks have exclusive agreements with FOM, or can they host whatever they want?

Some of the hurdles to a new series seem a little high to me...

Maybe I'll have to post it another hundred times before it sinks in:

All the current European F1 tracks are free to host any racing series they want! Thank you EU Commission for making this possible! :)

There are no FOM contracted North American tracks, so all of them can host an F1 race!

The only contracted South American track is the current Brazilian GP venue, the rest of them are all free. There are enough choices left in Brazil and Argentina and Mexico!

Fuji won't be in F1 next season anymore, so they can race there, but if not Aida is free in Japan anyway!

Adelaide will probably host the Oz race!

Looks like there is no problem getting enough races in the FOTA calendar!

What was the problem again?!
23rd June 2009, 12:54
CNR

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Originally Posted by Daniel

What's weird about that?

how albert park race track can have both racing on the track
23rd June 2009, 12:57
ioan

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Originally Posted by N. Jones

How to they get venues, rules and regulations, track marshals, medical staff, TV, I guess they already have the logistics for moving around the world.
It seems a daunting task and one that they may be forced to rush together.

How much do you think it takes to put all that together for a well funded management team?!

3 to 6 months maximum. They don't need to build new tracks, they just have to sign the contracts!
They do not need to open new TV stations, just sign contracts!
They don't need to train new race marshals just to sign the ones that already exist!

There is nothing that can't be done with a bit of good will and the money the manufacturers have!
23rd June 2009, 12:57
ioan

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Originally Posted by thunderbolt

how albert park race track can have both racing on the track

Not sure I understand, is Abert Park both in Melbourne and Adelaide?!
23rd June 2009, 12:59
ioan

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Originally Posted by Knock-on

That is a manifesto pledge. They might for the first year but then it would be back to normal.

Sure, but the first year is where they need to make a difference and kick the Maxie formula into oblivion.

Also they promise to cut the prices for tracks, TV broadcasters and fans to 40% of what they are now!

Sounds promising to me.

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