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Author Topic: Mediterranean Grand Prix  (Read 5123 times)

Offline Wizzo

Mediterranean Grand Prix
« on: May 18, 2006, 03:46:08 PM »

Formula 1 is considering introducing a Mediterranean Grand Prix onto the calendar, according to a report in this week’s Autosport magazine.

The circuits most likely to stage the race are Valencia in Spain and the Bernie Ecclestone-owned Paul Ricard track near Marseille.

Both current F1 testing venues believe that they can take the place of European tracks in financial trouble, such as the Nurburgring, Spa and Hockenheim, and launch a race under the banner of the Mediterranean GP.

While Valencia announced in February plans to upgrade the Ricardo Tormo track at an estimated cost of £10 million and then pitch for an F1 race, Paul Ricard say that they could hold a round of the championship at very short notice.

Despite a lack of grandstands at the venue which hosted 14 French GPs between 1971 and 1990, the circuit’s CEO Philippe Gurdjian has touted the idea of staging a “VIP race”- an event broadcast live but with no fans at the track.  :o





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davewilson

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Re: Mediterranean Grand Prix
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2006, 04:30:19 PM »
I thought that Berin'e himself was going to re-introduce Spa on th F1 calenda.
Probably he would have to work again?
The Stig

Offline Wizzo

Re: Mediterranean Grand Prix
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2006, 05:41:57 PM »

Your right Stig, Bernie is keen to ensure that Spa returns to the F1 calendar next season. He recently revealed that he is currently negotiating a deal with the Belgium government that would see himself organise and promote the race.

I think the FIA are looking for a 'back-up' circuit just in case Bernie's deal falls through, (it has been known to happen). One thing's for sure if he does promote Spa they won't be in financial trouble for long, Bernie has a knack for backing winners!


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