Bernard

[lkjohnson1950]

As long as there are wealthy dictators willing to build tracks in the middle of nowhere Bernie won't care about the classic tracks that are having financial difficulty. Say good bye to Spa, the 'Ring, maybe even Monza.

[sprite]

Maybe track owners / controllers should form their own association and try to be a party in the next Concorde agreement.

[Jericoke]

Maybe track owners / controllers should form their own association and try to be a party in the next Concorde agreement.

That would be fantastic!

However, as a group, they need F1 more than F1 needs any individual track.  They don't have much leverage against Bernie, and it would be easier for Bernie to break than FOTA, and we've seen how fast FOTA folds.   

[Alianora La Canta]

Given the amount many of the tracks lose for each race they host, the majority of the circuits don't need Bernie at all. They host F1 as the professional equivalent of a hobby, so they would feel no compunction to withdraw if forced by finances - as indeed many circuits have in the past, without looking back. The only reason the current system works at all is because many circuits are run by F1 fans.

[lkjohnson1950]

It amazes me slightly, that Bernie doesn't seem to understand that F1 is built on it's history and traditions, and that the classic tracks are a huge part of that. He recently said he will do anything he can to keep the 'Ring on the schedule. Why doesn't he have that kind of feeling for Spa or Monza? Assuming of course that he wasn't just blowing smoke.

[cosworth151]

Ironic that two major forms of open wheel racing are being ruined by guy named Bernard.