Chris.B Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Just seen that Silverstone is NOT in the F1 2005 calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Billsberry Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Its only aprovisional calendar tho' Buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregh Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 The British Grand Prix has not been included on the provisional calendar for the 2005 season. F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had set a deadline of today to find a promoter for the race but has failed to agree terms with Silverstone owners the British Racing Drivers' Club. Full story to follow... http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=31255 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott beeland Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 A "GP Britain" street race would be far better anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.c Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Money grabbing Barsteward...............isn't he rich enough already David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Albert Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Bernie is, reportedly, convinced that the facilities and experience are just not good enough for F1 to come to the UK... I agree, and on the same basis suggest that Bernie and his entourage aren't good enough to live in Britain, so please Mr Blunkett, declare him PNG and tell him to go live somewhere else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 No Brit GP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve wilson Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 F1 is boring now anyway. I got fed up of watching the same mr Schuey win all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregh Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 So presumably Monaco's lack of facilities are ok then, made up with $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 *Devils Advocate* - Exactly how much of a loss would Silverstone be to the F1 World Circus Yep its not very good for Silverstone or UK enthusiasts Which is what most of us are considering But Silverstone compared to the new Asian and middle eastern circuit and facilities - its just not in the same league and we simply can't afford to construct at that level anymore in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE O Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 British engineers, team bosses etc have made that short geek what he is today. He should be paying out of his own fat pocket to stage a race in this country. Have to admit I've not been the biggest fan for the last few yrs but I still feel angry that I will be denied the opportunity to go to a GP in this country - The home of motor racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 The home of motor racing. The French, Germans and Italians could both lay claim to that title if they wanted to. Britain leads the world in motorsport technology (in many areas, not just F1) so I can't help thinking the loss of the grand prix isn't going to have a massive influence on that. If it's what people need they'll still be banging on the doors of British companies to come and get it. Silverstone, quite frankly, deserved to lose the GP. They've spent too much money doing f**k all to the facilities over the years and only have themselves to blame. The BRDC seems stuck in the past in terms of "expecting" to have a grand prix "because, dammit, we're British !!". Bernie has tried and offered to help Silverstone too, but that seems to have fallen on deaf or stupid ears. That said, Bernie deserves a good c*nting so I really hope there is a break-away F1 type series formed and agreements reached with circuits which allow both parties to make a profit. They just need to be careful not to go the way of the IRL / champ cars in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Sad news But I think it could just be F1 politics, its not the first time Bernie made the threat. Would not be the slightest suprised if it got re instated but then It would'nt really bother me if it did got tossed out and perhaps it would be for the better The F1 scene lost the plot for me a long time ago Time for a change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 That said, Bernie deserves a good c*nting so I really hope there is a break-away F1 type series formed and agreements reached with circuits which allow both parties to make a profit. They just need to be careful not to go the way of the IRL / champ cars in the US. So the association the MSA had with F1 will be thrown out the window then as well. How about a new series for the UK at all the racing circuits with a new governing body as well. Recipe would be: Sequential Gearboxes 1000 hp unsilenced V12 engines Front engined, rear wheel drive No areodynamics No refuelling Slick tyres No traction control No ABS Unlimited modifications to suspension pick ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stanton Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Ang on a minute Windy you might just have something If the MSA don't have a need to look after the F1 prima donna's when it visits the UK - just perhaps they might be able to deal with "proper" motorsport that goes on every weekend without the need of "Bernie's Touring Circus" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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