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styla21 · 05-21-2008, 10:28 PM

.. and hello night race in Singapore, and possibly the streets of Paris

Some may claim this turns F1 into a spectacle - I think if tracks designed properly could create both a spectacle and simultaneously a true racers circuit.

Pokiou · 05-21-2008, 10:57 PM

Albert Park.. i still think it the best track.

blue8 · 05-22-2008, 05:12 AM

2010 British Grand Prix in jeopardy:

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has warned that the British Grand Prix will be dropped from the calendar in 2010 unless Silverstone's owners agree to his financial demands.

With talks ongoing between Ecclestone and the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), a deal has been put on the table that will cost Silverstone £11.2 million for 2010, rising at a rate of five percent each year after that.

That proposal was sent back to Ecclestone with queries, prompting a stalemate scenario that leaves the future of the British GP in doubt - even though Silverstone are ready to make the improvements to the circuit that have been demanded.

Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Ecclestone said he was not optimistic of a settlement being reached.

"I suppose they could come back to me. They could get the building done in six months. But I would not put any money on it," he explained.

"The BRDC know the terms. If they meet them, then we are in business. But at the moment they can't and therefore there is no race in 2010."

It would be a shame if Silverstone were to be dropped from the F1 calendar. The circuit is one of the best!

As for the future of the Australian GP, a feasibility study will be conducted on the Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney to determine whether it can be brought up to the standards of F1.

styla21 · 05-22-2008, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by blue8

As for the future of the Australian GP, a feasibility study will be conducted on the Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney to determine whether it can be brought up to the standards of F1.

Well, fuck. Kiss the Australian GP goodbye.

I've raced around Eastern creek quite a few times.. And it is a LONG way from F1 standards. Why on earth not keep Albert Park as a street circuit?

I thought the main "issue" was the time difference affecting program.

blue8 · 05-22-2008, 07:33 AM

^ The contract of Albert Park on hosting the night race expires on 2010 and Ecclestone has reportedly threatened not to renew the contract unless the race is held at night. Melbourne organizers are not keen on the idea of a night race while Sydney supposedly is interested...

Pokiou · 05-22-2008, 11:59 AM

wtf.. i have to wake up early for all the races or even goto bed late... for once the rest of the world can wake up early and watch the Melbourne GP..

Eccelstone is seriously driving a steak knife into the heard of the F1 league isn't he... this is ridiculous..

Mattk · 05-23-2008, 03:33 AM

As for the future of the Australian GP, a feasibility study will be conducted on the Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney to determine whether it can be brought up to the standards of F1.

I read about this, and also read that they're not really bothering because Eastern Creek will never be F1 quality. It's a great track in its own regard, but not for F1.

Kissyface · 06-22-2008, 06:17 AM

FOX broadcast affiliates will be airing the Formula 1 Grand Prix of France five hours later than the scheduled start at 2 o'clock GMT.

I only know of the Official Live Timing site for me to get real-time coverage.

Any suggestions?

styla21 · 06-22-2008, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by Kissyface

I only know of the Official Live Timing site for me to get real-time coverage.

Any suggestions?

Got you covered.

http://www.soccer-live.pl/ITVF1/f1player.php

Also this one:
http://stream.ra1kkonen.com/

Kissyface · 06-22-2008, 07:51 AM

Thanks styla

blue8 · 06-25-2008, 12:54 PM

Provisional 2009 calendar:

29 March - Australia
5 April - Malaysia
19 April - Bahrain
10 May - Spain
24 May - Monaco
7 June - Canada
21 June - Great Britain
28 June - France
12 July - Germany
26 July - Hungary
9 August - Turkey
23 August - Europe (Valencia)
6 September - Italy
13 September- Belgium
27 September - Singapore
11 October - Japan
18 October - China
1 November - Brazil
15 November - Abu Dhabi

Unfortunately, there won't be a US GP. I am looking forward to the Abu Dhabi race though.

*** Sorry for not being around the F1 thread as often because my PC crashed (still is) and I don't really have any convenient access to the web. Thanks to Carbodiox for starting the GP threads!

5vz-fe · 06-25-2008, 03:10 PM

I am actually getting abit tired of Australia going first all the time.

styla21 · 06-25-2008, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by blue8

*** Sorry for not being around the F1 thread as often because my PC crashed (still is) and I don't really have any convenient access to the web.

I wondered where you had been mate! I'm looking forward to you making your comeback!

Originally Posted by 5vz-fe

I am actually getting a bit tired of Australia going first all the time.

Why does it matter which goes first? I guess it makes sense to kick off that 1st Asia-pacific leg first. Which do you think should replace it?

5vz-fe · 06-25-2008, 06:29 PM

I think it should kick off with the newer circuits. You know...don't you sometimes just wish the next race is Singapore? I guess that's a good way of keeping F1 fans going thru the season, but the wait is too long.....

styla21 · 06-25-2008, 06:33 PM

Yeah that makes sense - definitely looking forward to Singapore! Abu Dhabi at the very end of next season won't help much with impatience either!!