No GB, Grand, PRIX?????

Indianapollis oval was altered and redeveloped for F1, so the same can be done with Rockingham.  It would be easier with Rockingham as they have more space to whatever they require.

Motorsport seems to be going the way of all the sports in this country.  We have some of the best designers, drivers and companies and yet we are losing our 'shop windows' every day.  Whether it is F1 or Rallying or Touring Car, we have a brilliant history of producing both manufacturing champions and driving champions but when it comes down to the money, we are at the back of a very very long queue.

To have the Grand Prix competition without the British race will be like having a plate of bolognese sauce without the spaghetti.

One venue that might be able to get reshaped/reworked and be F1 quality is maybe Rockingham.  Its a feasible option if Silverstone and Brands don't measure up anymore, as for city center racing in London, won't work, logistics wouldn't work unfortunately and the locals might be a bit hard to keep happy too.  If it has to be moved anywhere, IMHO Rockingham might be a good contender, with some work.

bring back tobacco advertising.  that will shut the greedy little git (Bernie) up!! 

Also can't believe the gorvernment couldn't assist with the $3 Million.  Poor show..... Funny they have plenty of $$$$ to bomb the sugar out of Iraq????

Darren

 So , Silverstone held the 1st GP in 1950 , and its unthinkable to Not hold a Brit GP here. WHY ?????? My family members went to that First GP , and they dont see 54 years of progress , development and spectator facilities in those years.Compare that with the CAR.!!!

You have ALL forgotten then ????, 2 years ago hundreds of cars got bogged down in the Mire, that IS the Gentlemens Club of the BRDC.(bernies words)

Not for you a reasonable car parking area , pleasant toilet facilities, reasonable cost catering (getting there), FREEDOM to sit in Grandstands WITH a Roof (But NO seats) at better viewing places at minor race meetings. Yet as BE points out, a £4 Million BRDC Club house. Does the word "Priorities" get a look in Somewhere??

what about the income from the onsite motorsport world now on Silverstones Golden Acre,s-- how about realistic Circuit Rental for the Motor clubs at the heart of the GB Motorworld, so that its a 24/7 hive of motor activity, bringing in the dosh to compete with the best circuits--its less cost to hire NurburgRing than the Stone.

I dont agree with BE on some points,but he is getting the best price he can get--so would you, so do BRDC--its called the BIZ.What we do demand is value for money.You Know it makes sense-after all , WE Taxpayers spent £40 Million getting the new A43 entrance link roads into the circuit area, out of the £100 Billion motorists pay.

 So , its 2004 --if everyone wants a Grand Prix in 05 , you bid your best shot for it , the seller has the Ace,s .

 

 

agreed F1 has gone downhill and doesn't look as if it is going to get any better.
However, it looks like Silverstone may be back on (http://breakingnews.ie/2004/10/06/story169794.html) and also Bernie is feeling the pressure (http://www.planet-f1.com/news/story_17572.shtml).

Did anyone listen to Damon Hill on five live this morning ??

Said it was no big deal and if we are going to have a British GP it should be in London

Lets hope they can get the finances sorted and put it back on at Silverstone

The trouble with Bernie is that he a nasty little money grabbing s**t head. I'm sure that it's got something to do with other countries who would like a grand prix greasing the wheels with a bit of hard cash. I'm not saying that Bernie may be influenced by bribes.......oh hang on..thats exactly what I am saying.

As far as I can see there's no good reason to remove the British GP from the calender. After all it's one of the circuits that actually allows overtaking. Why the hell has Monaco not be axed, the most boring and predictable race of the season. That would be down to money again!

NOoooooooooooooooooooo .... please don't tell me its been confirmed ...I went to silerstone a couiple of years ago to watch the grand prix and it is fantastic , they cant cancel it , its part of our heritage