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That's not suitable for F1.Quote:
Originally Posted by tamburello
Plus it's too late to build a dual carriageway into the track. Even if the plans were already in place and the draft orders issued, they'd find it tough going to get the project finished by 2010.
It does seem strange considering all the work that will have to be done. They've just spoken to some fans at Silverstone on BBC Look East and they were all stunned by the news.
i think its great news, providing they don't completley rip the soul out of the donington circuit - i'd hope that from redgate round to the straight would only need a cars width widening and some decent run off - not a massive task, then ditch the loop take the end of the circuit though the current paddock and double hairpin back onto the current start finish straight.
biggest thing that will nedd sorting is the access, but i don't think that will be as difficult to sort as suggested, a ten year deal won't have been signed if there are not some pretty concrete plans in place to solve the access issue
You do wonder if this is really going to happen.
1) There's the precedent of Brands Hatch a while back which seemed to be used as a stick to beat Silverstone with.
2) If a race is going to happen in 2010 there is sooooooooooooo much work to be done to the circuit itself, the facilities and the infrastructure, none of which has been started.
3) If (for example) Brazil can host a GP then Silverstone is certainly fit for purpose now. Donington is not.
4) While getting F1 is good for Donington, is Donington getting F1 good for other events currently hosted by the circuit?
5) Will Donington be changed beyond all recognition by F1 requirements and is that a good thing?
I see Silverstone have now commented:
More to come me-thinks....Quote:
Silverstone Circuits Limited and the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) would like to express our disappointment at the announcement released by the FIA today concerning the future of the British Grand Prix," said the statement.
"It is particularly disappointing to receive this information during the course of the British Grand Prix weekend, while we are celebrating 60 years of Silverstone and 80 years of the BRDC.
"The BRDC and Silverstone Circuits Limited are considering our position following in-depth and on-going contract negotiations with FOM. We shall release a statement once the full facts of this announcement have been established with both FOM and the FIA.
"The incredible staff here at Silverstone will continue to make this year's sell-out event a resounding success for the fans."
I'm pretty sure that Donington hasn't even got planning permission, something which isn't the work of a moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
As for infrastructure, I've yet to see a motorway junction modified in that timescale, as j23a would certainly require.
Brands Hatch is my fav over both, but much like the laquana seca corkscrew, guess not ever for the commercial standards of Bernie and crew
That's because you're a mercinary tosser :p :Quote:
Originally Posted by Robinho
You just want to walk there and get the best seats while we all sit in the traffic :laugh:
I'm going to ring Mr Kumar at the MA to see if he can operate the Minibus :D
Well, I'd have gone for Oulton Park.Quote:
Originally Posted by markabilly
Now, if only I could remember where I put that £150million in loose change I had in my back pocket.....
Next they'll be saying the British Grand Prix is going to Snetterton for 2011...
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Originally Posted by tamburello
You can buy 100 F1 cars with that sort of money if Max has his way :D
The more I think about this, the more it seems impossible in the timeframe.
I think it would be dispicable for Max and Bernie to go about announcing contract have been signed etc just to play their silly games against the DRDC. Just goes to show that blood is thicker than water but the Max and Bernie empire is set in concrete :laugh: Won't ioan be upset that they're back in love :D