Formula 1 to Nix USA GP

flatsixes · 11-16-11, 04:10 PM

I've been a F1 fan ever first since I saw "Grand Prix" on the big screen in 1966 ( I was 12). After all these years I believe that I'm entitled to hate Bernie Ecclestone worse than getting kicked in the slats. And because he never fails to disappoint me, I do. He's a greedy, extortionist, rotten little gnome - even if he's right once in a while.

Quote:

Next year's inaugural United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is on the brink of being axed, according to Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.

The news comes a day after developers of the new Circuit of Americas track said building had stopped.

Ecclestone said the 18 November race would be called off at the next meeting of F1's governing body the FIA.

"Yes, it will be, for sure," said Ecclestone, adding he was waiting for guarantees of payment.

The FIA World Motorsport Council is meeting on 7 December.

Jimbuna · 11-16-11, 04:52 PM

Sounds like a right mess

Sailor Steve · 11-16-11, 05:02 PM

Nothing unusual for F1, though. Politics is more important than racing.

papa_smurf · 11-17-11, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Nothing unusual for F1, though. Politics is more important than racing.

Don't forget sponsorship, sponsors have a huge influence on F1 today.

AngusJS · 11-17-11, 05:39 PM

Way to keep the good of the sport in mind.

Oberon · 11-17-11, 05:55 PM

Jimbuna · 11-17-11, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Don't forget sponsorship, sponsors have a huge influence on F1 today.

I can see some sponsors pulling out in the not too distant future....on budgetry grounds alone.

Platapus · 11-17-11, 07:40 PM

I am confused by the order of events. Which came first

The construction of the track stops

The F1 people decided not to hold the race?

Skybird · 11-17-11, 09:05 PM

If you reach that high age and that kind of a banking account - and still are obsessed like this with youth and money and controlling things, then you have not learned some important lessons, and your whole life was a waste, a path choosen wrong, a final result saying "gotten misled".

11-16-11, 04:52 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Sounds like a right mess __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-16-11, 05:02 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Nothing unusual for F1, though. Politics is more important than racing. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-17-11, 07:40 PM	#8
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I am confused by the order of events. Which came first The construction of the track stops The F1 people decided not to hold the race? __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

11-17-11, 09:05 PM	#9
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,604 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	If you reach that high age and that kind of a banking account - and still are obsessed like this with youth and money and controlling things, then you have not learned some important lessons, and your whole life was a waste, a path choosen wrong, a final result saying "gotten misled". __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

11-17-11, 05:39 PM	#5
AngusJS Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 746 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Way to keep the good of the sport in mind.

11-17-11, 05:55 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20