F1 » 'To lose Silverstone would be to destroy F1 heritage'

The UK government thinks by it just saying how important it is to the economy and British jobs that Bernie will just roll over and say fair enough. The thing with Bernie is that he knows just how much money is to be made by the single GP weekend. I saw an interview with the Bahrain crown prince and he said it was on average worth 500-600 million dollars for each country/city that hosted a GP. So with 20-40 million thrown in by various governments with that return its not that hard a decision and Bernie knows it. The Labour government in their bid to look great in the worlds eyes would rather that money be spend anywhere but in their own backyard...

F1 » 'To lose Silverstone would be to destroy F1 heritage'

Fred - I dont disagree with your comment but Bernie has to remember that there is certain races that he should keep and that his demands are not for the best interests of the sport and that fans should be taken itno account and from where I sit most fans want these established GPs. I'm all for newer races being introduced and for them to have magnificent facilites but there is more than enough room for them and the 7 I mentioned earlier. Bernies greed isnt and should not be the be all and end all.

F1 » 'To lose Silverstone would be to destroy F1 heritage'

I do believe Spa, Monza, Monaco, Suzuka, A North American and German race should be on the calender without question but they MUST be joined by a British GP. Bernie can go to where ever else he wants but those 7 should be given slots without question because of what they individually can and do give to F1 and a British GP gives a hell of a lot.

F1 » 'To lose Silverstone would be to destroy F1 heritage'

How does Spa, Monaco and Suzuka become more important than a British GP?? Ok Monaco is A highlight of the F1 but not the only one, yes there is a lot of commercial deals done on the lovely yachts but should that mean its more important?? Spa doesnt have any testing on it or teams based near it. Suzuka is owned by a company that no longer competes in F1. A British GP has always been on the calender and the vast majority of teams are based within driving distance of it. There is a lot of deals done there just like Monaco, it attracts massive numbers of fans in all weathers and most importantly the teams want it.

F1 » Ferrari criticises Mosley, doubts F1 newcomers

All I know is that Abu Dhabi own a percentage of Ferrari so that therefor makes the statement of whole ownership by Fiat on the earlier post FALSE!!. It doesnt matter if FIAT own 99%, 85%, 10% or 1 % it still aint 100% or "wholly". Opinions are all fair and well but if people are going to state facts then state the right ones and not partial truths.

F1 » Ferrari criticises Mosley, doubts F1 newcomers

"Ferrari are a wholly owned subsidiary of FIAT" earlier post... Not entirely true! The Abu Dhabi government through Mubadala investments own a percentage of Ferrari, hence the Ferrari theme park next to the Yas Marina circuit and the Mubadala and Etihad sponsorship on the cars. Abu Dhabi bought into Ferrari shortly after Bahrain bought into Mclaren.

F1 » Ecclestone: I want more F1 races

the overtaking numbers are there for all to see. Of course we'll all have our opinions on the numbers and circuits but some aint as great as made out and others are better than some think, myself included as I wouldnt touch Indy but it aint been a disaster for overtaking.

F1 » Ecclestone: I want more F1 races

cont: Hockenheim - 00-09..36(W),11,17,8,27,9,20,-,19 Hungary - 00-09..8,2,1,25,4,11,29,3,3,3 Indy - 00-07..52,17,19,43(W),15,0,5,14 Istanbul - 05-09..29,27,16,11,9 Magny Cours - 00-08..14,8,2,10,14,4,5,6,9 Singapore - 08-09..10,2 Nurburgring - 00-09..28(W),6,22,8,11,23,8,29(W),-,15 Sepang - 00-09..28,44(W),22,16,13,7,16,10,5,16(W) Shanghai - 04-09..17,15,41,38(W),9,54(W) Silverstone - 00-09..8,6,44(W),46,11,6,6,13,32(W),9 Suzuka - 00-09..3,15,1,18,20,14,14,-,-,11 Valencia - 08-09..4,0 Abu Dhabi - 09..6

F1 » Ecclestone: I want more F1 races

From 00-09 these are the stats of overtaking on tracks (W) = wet races A1 Ring - 00-03..18,17,18,15 Albert Park - 00-09..11,16,14,37,9,5,24,8,13,22 Imola - 00-06..2,11,6,3,6,7,1 Interlargos - 00-09..22,27(W),28,44(W),40,6,16,21,21(W),25 Monza - 00-09..18,16,16,5,43(W),11,12,9,32(W),7 Bahrain - 04-09..11,8,36,18,13,16 Catalunya - 00-09..3,9,3,19,6,2,7,5,2,4 Monaco - 00-09..2,5,5,0,5,11,17,2,21(W),4 Spa - 00-09..13,8.5,-,17,26(W)-,15,21(W),11(03+05 n/a) Montreal - 00-08..13(W),12,12,6,18,13,7,17,17 Fuji - 07-08..46(W),25

F1 » Abu Dhabi star Kobayashi all-but secures Toyota F1 2010 seat

Come on Alad D how could you make such a commen sense comment like that!! Dont you know its all the tracks fault for dull racing, its the tracks fault for the lack of overtaking. You have to fall in line and believe that all the older tracks are 2 hours packed full of classic competition and wheel to wheel racing with bundles of overtaking manouvers. Until the design of the cars allow close racing there will continue to be a Sunday procession like we see all too often!!!!