No need to spend money, most of the manufacturers have their own circuits, Ferrari even has 2 of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Brockman
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No need to spend money, most of the manufacturers have their own circuits, Ferrari even has 2 of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Brockman
Both of which are wholly unsuitable for hosting a GP, assuming you want any spectators or pit facilities.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Suzuka and Fuji are owned by companies who have quit, or are on the verge of quitting, the sport.
Have I missed any?
Can you please STOP writing this rubbish.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
You keep making the same claim and I keep pointing out where you are wrong.
The FIA members sign up to FIA governance for Motorsport. They sanction national series on behalf of the FIA and the FIA does international ones. THAT IS HOW IT IS!!
Just because you believe it shouldn't be like that, doesn't mean it will ever change.
The only way it will change is if members of the FIA leave. I think this might be a possibility the way things are going but until this happens, it's a moot point.
You are pointing out what?Quote:
Originally Posted by Knock-on
That the FIA says that they are the ONE and only!
You' welcome to believe that rubbish, I do not.
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Originally Posted by ioan
Don't feed the Trolls.
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Very intelligent, NOT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Knock-on
Like the old saying goes, "there's no such thing as a free lunch".Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Yes, if money grows on trees, every race promoted by FOTA will be free. http://www.motorsportforum.com/forum...s/rolleyes.gif
Even though certain manufacturers own their own circuits, it doesn't mean there's little cost incurred. Whether you like it or not, it still costs a significant amount of money, time and resources to hold a race. And it's not CHEAP. There's numerous expenses to consider at any venue.
The main business for these Manufacturers is to sell cars (not to manage a racing series). And if you haven't heard already, many of these manufacturers have lost BILLIONS during the past year and many of them are currently in debt or being kept alive by government handouts (Renault).
Face reality. We're in a global recession. These manufacturers should put more resources into keeping their core businesses alive (selling cars) than propping up a race series that will cost hundreds of millions or billions to maintain.
It is widely rumored that the FOTA did make a plan for a breakaway series and already talked to tracks and broadcasters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lemmy-Boy
It is said that tracks will get to hold races for as little as 40% of the fees asked by Bernie! Part of the deal would be to have lower ticket prices and allow students and other poorer social groups in for even less.
Same goes for the broadcasters who will have to pay less but the races will have to be on free to air senders.
Also, just FYI, the manufacturers use sponsor money to race in quite a big percentage (100% for Ferrari and BMW at least!).
Not that it will ever happen but has anybody considered what would happen if you had a series run by the manufacturers?
Would they agree on anything?
Montreal could have an open weekend for a race.