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Yoda · « **Reply #180 on:** June 20, 2009, 02:05:40 pm »

You watch Tony Cochrane try to step in take the event over with V8SC like they did at Surfers, of course he would want top billing.

Mothers Worry · « **Reply #181 on:** June 21, 2009, 12:34:48 pm »

Quote from: Yoda on June 20, 2009, 02:05:40 pm

You watch Tony Cochrane try to step in take the event over with V8SC like they did at Surfers, of course he would want top billing.

I really can't see anything related to F1 accepting anything other than top billing no matter what Cockring thinks.

Everso Biggyballies · « **Reply #182 on:** June 21, 2009, 06:03:43 pm »

Quote from: Yoda on June 20, 2009, 02:05:40 pm

You watch Tony Cochrane try to step in take the event over with V8SC like they did at Surfers, of course he would want top billing.

That will be one way of killing the attendance and indeed the race meeting.....

I would rather see F5000 and some other more appropriate categories supporting. We didnt miss the V8's the year they were not there.

Everso Biggyballies · « **Reply #183 on:** June 22, 2009, 12:37:00 am »

Donnington threaten to pull out of the British GP

Interesttingly, and I am not sure if this is what has sparked Bernies revitalised interest in Silverstone, but Simon Gillet has said he would pull the plug on his British GP plans if there was to be a breakaway....

He spoke on BBC Radio saying Donington would consider cancelling its contract to host the next 17 British Grand Prix if the major teams break away.

He told BBC radio that the FOTA split would make it even harder for him to secure the necessary funding for the project, ans was already causing ‘a little bit of a slowdown’ in the search for investment.

He suggested that the contract with Ecclestone would allow him to pull the plug if the major teams are missing.

"There are elements that certain things have to arrive on my grid, and if they don't I can have a discussion with Bernie," he said.

Im hoping that the race stays at Silverstone, particularly after seeing the British GP today....

Eno the Wonderdog · « **Reply #184 on:** June 22, 2009, 12:48:36 am »

LOL - that last one is a given EBB.

The bloke that owns Donnington has lost the Moto GP and can't afford to build the track for an un-divided F1 grid!!

- ing lightweight he is..

Night crawler · « **Reply #185 on:** June 22, 2009, 12:54:46 am »

Now thats interesting. Thats like getting the FIA to their knees.

Teams pulling out, broadcasters pulling out and now even the venues organisers.
A great lesson for Bernie.

Yoda · « **Reply #186 on:** June 22, 2009, 12:56:41 am »

I'm not surprised, as long as FOTA remain united they hold all the cards.

Everso Biggyballies · « **Reply #187 on:** June 22, 2009, 01:08:33 am »

Quote from: Everso Biggyballies on June 22, 2009, 12:37:00 am

"There are elements that certain things have to arrive on my grid, and if they don't I can have a discussion with Bernie," he said.

This one line sparks the question as to what other contracts with the other circuit promoters have such provisos....

Millsie · « **Reply #188 on:** June 22, 2009, 01:39:21 pm »

I'm now intrigued by what Bernie puts into the contracts with the circuit owners. It's also interesting to hear that Abu Dhabi are talking about joining the proposed FOTA series. Wonder if there's any connecting with those "certain things" that Gillet expects to have on his grid.

Oldtony · « **Reply #189 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:18:42 pm »

The Mayor of Montreal has said that there was a clause in their contract which barred them from running or promoting any racing that was for a "like series". For this reason Montreal had to get a special dispensation from Bernie to run the CART series races. He is reported as saying that in negotiations to renew the Canadian circuit's contract he was told that other circuits had a sinilar clause. He particularly mentioned Singapore an Melbourne.
Be interesting for the circiuts to come out now and disclose the terms of their contracts.
In fact a lot of this problem could probably be sorted if the whole basis of FOM dealings with media rights people and the circuits was transparent.
It is of course that greatest of cons, "Commercial in confidence."

auto · « **Reply #190 on:** June 23, 2009, 02:30:39 pm »

Quote

Bernie tells Argentina to build new F1 track

Potential organisers of a future Argentine FIA Formula One Grand Prix must build a new circuit, according to F1 Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone.

We reported recently that the 78-year-old was in talks with potential promoters, after the South American country last hosted a race at the Autodromo Juan y Oscar Galvez in capital Buenos Aires in 1998.

The local newspaper Critica indicated that a street race is a possibility.

"We're interested in going there but they (the promoters) have to do something. They have to build a circuit," Diario Sport reports Ecclestone as saying.

Asked if the old venue was a possibility, the Briton bluntly answered: "No."

Also asked about Argentina's chances, Mercedes chief Norbert Haug confirmed that the existing Buenos Aires track is not an option.

"As it was a few years ago, no," said the German.

E.A. © CAPSIS International
Source: GMM

Eno the Wonderdog · « **Reply #191 on:** June 23, 2009, 03:05:03 pm »

I thought the Argentines had built a shiny new track recently? I'll try to find what I read..

EDIT!
Yes indeed - there is one - it is truly magnificent.. unfortunately I don't think the FU drivers will have the cahones to drive on it!

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/11/26/dear-bernie-please-put-a-race-on-here-portero-de-los-funes-san-luis-argentina/

Jiji_the_cat · « **Reply #192 on:** June 23, 2009, 03:34:44 pm »

what a brilliant track.

Everso Biggyballies · « **Reply #193 on:** June 23, 2009, 03:52:18 pm »

Quote from: Eno the Wonderdog on June 23, 2009, 03:05:03 pm

I thought the Argentines had built a shiny new track recently? I'll try to find what I read..

EDIT!
Yes indeed - there is one - it is truly magnificent.. unfortunately I don't think the FU drivers will have the cahones to drive on it!

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/11/26/dear-bernie-please-put-a-race-on-here-portero-de-los-funes-san-luis-argentina/

Haha.... Eno, as soon as I saw Argentina I thought of that very track. Here are a few pics I had tucked away on the HD from the construction of the track. I also have a number from the FIA GT race they held there recently....

There is something about circuits with mountains, lakes, views, and straights that scream to be used. But as you say the cahones in Fu / F None would probably shrivel up at the thought.

Oldtony · « **Reply #194 on:** June 23, 2009, 04:06:33 pm »

Like the fact that they've got an entrance for the Puntas

bpratt · « **Reply #195 on:** June 23, 2009, 05:00:47 pm »

What a stunning track, and so scenic from the air too !

Cammos · « **Reply #196 on:** June 23, 2009, 05:38:28 pm »

So the Australian Grand Prix Corporation must be in a panic, today I received...

Dear Cammos,

bla bla bla... Please book and pay deposit by X August 2009 to receive 1 dozen bottles of wine...

I put it down to GFC, FOTA or the fact they want my $2000. Either of which... they are not getting my money next year unless it's in Grand Stand form... Need a car :p haha.

Mad Maper 13 · « **Reply #197 on:** June 23, 2009, 05:50:40 pm »

OMG they still build circuits like that one today
I fell of my chair because that is the best new track in 30 years i would say

Night crawler · « **Reply #198 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:34:50 pm »

I hope there's no issue with safety... With the lake so close by , there maybe a few problems with recovery vehicles and medical support... Hopefully there wont be any issues, I really like this track... It'd be great to watch on TV too...

Mothers Worry · « **Reply #199 on:** June 24, 2009, 06:19:26 pm »

I like the bit about "tells".

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