British GP ? or not ?

British GP ? or not ?#171357

By rozer - 20 Nov 09, 17:31

- 20 Nov 09, 17:31#171357

What are general opinions ? Will there/ Wont there be a british grand prix next year ? i have been for the past few years now and id hate not being able to go. how bad would it damage F1 ?

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171377

By rozer - 20 Nov 09, 19:20

- 20 Nov 09, 19:20#171377

Will They sign by 11 December and give us an early xmas gift ?

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171460

By richindarlo - 21 Nov 09, 14:24

- 21 Nov 09, 14:24#171460

Bernie has today said that he may re-open talks with Donnington if the right funding turns up, so it seems to me that all the people concerned do want a British GP. I personally would prefer the GP to be at Silverstone, but thats just me, i dont know what consensus is on here.
I wish they would just get the issues sorted out, and quickly. If i was Silverstone, i have to admit i would be tempted to tell Bernie where to get off!
I think that F1 does need a British GP. There are a few reasons for this, but the biggest one, 2 back to back British world champions. There is clearly passion here, so there is no doubt, we need it, just a question of where.
Im sticking with what i have said all along (since last years British GP), the British GP 2010 will be at Silverstone.

Lewis Hamilton - F1 World Champion 2008 & F1 World Championship Leader 2010
Jenson Button - F1 World Champion 2009
Leeds Rhinos - Super League Champions 2004, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171519

By headless - 21 Nov 09, 21:02

- 21 Nov 09, 21:02#171519

Bernie told me today that his feet were hurting.

You're like a dog chasing a car. You'll never catch it and you just wouldn't know what to do with it if you did

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171544

By F1Molly - 22 Nov 09, 11:33

- 22 Nov 09, 11:33#171544

I think if I had to lay down a pound on this, I'd say no British GP this year and back next at Donington? Bear in mind that all the corperate money is being spent elswhere like Ascot, Wimbeldon etc because of the delay, and of course the WorldCup final In South Africa is being played on the same day as the British GP. This has allsorts of implications?
I just wonder how good the new Donington Park will look in 2011?

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171570

By richindarlo - 22 Nov 09, 14:57

- 22 Nov 09, 14:57#171570

F1Molly wrote: the WorldCup final In South Africa is being played on the same day as the British GP. This has allsorts of implications?

i didnt realise that. i hope that FOM and the FIA realise that because in reality pretty much every other sport should re-arrange round it, crowd would be empty at either venue IF England were in the final.
They should make sure no GP clahses with major games in the world cup, especially the GP's in Europe.

Lewis Hamilton - F1 World Champion 2008 & F1 World Championship Leader 2010
Jenson Button - F1 World Champion 2009
Leeds Rhinos - Super League Champions 2004, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171571

By McLaren - 22 Nov 09, 15:10

- 22 Nov 09, 15:10#171571

richindarlo wrote:
F1Molly wrote: the WorldCup final In South Africa is being played on the same day as the British GP. This has allsorts of implications?
i didnt realise that. i hope that FOM and the FIA realise that because in reality pretty much every other sport should re-arrange round it, crowd would be empty at either venue IF England were in the final.
They should make sure no GP clahses with major games in the world cup, especially the GP's in Europe.

The grand prix would be over by 3pm and the world cup final wouldn't start until 8pm so wouldn't clash.Although I would be in South Africa and have to miss it if as miricle happened and we got there

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171596

By racechick - 22 Nov 09, 18:25

- 22 Nov 09, 18:25#171596

McLaren wrote:
richindarlo wrote:
F1Molly wrote: the WorldCup final In South Africa is being played on the same day as the British GP. This has allsorts of implications?
i didnt realise that. i hope that FOM and the FIA realise that because in reality pretty much every other sport should re-arrange round it, crowd would be empty at either venue IF England were in the final.
They should make sure no GP clahses with major games in the world cup, especially the GP's in Europe.
The grand prix would be over by 3pm and the world cup final wouldn't start until 8pm so wouldn't clash.Although I would be in South Africa and have to miss it if as miricle happened and we got there

Its happenned before and they showed the football on the big screens. Great atmosphere!

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Re: British GP ? or not ?#171597

By McLaren - 22 Nov 09, 18:29

- 22 Nov 09, 18:29#171597

Must say if I had to bet I would say no BGP

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171610

By myownalias - 22 Nov 09, 19:37

- 22 Nov 09, 19:37#171610

No British GP; no Belgian GP, shall we rename F1 as Formula 'Tilke'? It's slowly moving that way.

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Re: British GP ? or not ?#171611

By headless - 22 Nov 09, 19:45

- 22 Nov 09, 19:45#171611

myownalias wrote:No British GP; no Belgian GP, shall we rename F1 as Formula 'Tilke'? It's slowly moving that way.

Formulashit

You're like a dog chasing a car. You'll never catch it and you just wouldn't know what to do with it if you did

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171625

By myownalias - 22 Nov 09, 21:16

- 22 Nov 09, 21:16#171625

headless wrote:
myownalias wrote:No British GP; no Belgian GP, shall we rename F1 as Formula 'Tilke'? It's slowly moving that way.
Formulashit

I wouldn't go that far but it's certainly not what it used to be with traditional tracks disappearing one by one. I really hope that the British GP isn't the next casualty!

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Re: British GP ? or not ?#171631

By rozer - 22 Nov 09, 22:58

- 22 Nov 09, 22:58#171631

Even if England got into the Final and the race was at Silverstone i know which one i would choose. Silverstone and F1 all the way !!! Besides am sure it could be put over the big TV screens they have up

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171632

By 7UpJordan - 22 Nov 09, 23:05

- 22 Nov 09, 23:05#171632

Ah, screw Football.

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"AAAAAND into the pitlane..... OHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!" - Murray Walker

Re: British GP ? or not ?#171634

By racechick - 22 Nov 09, 23:20

- 22 Nov 09, 23:20#171634

rozer wrote:Even if England got into the Final and the race was at Silverstone i know which one i would choose. Silverstone and F1 all the way !!! Besides am sure it could be put over the big TV screens they have up

It would be!! there has to be a Britsh GP!! June/July just wont be the same without camping at Silverstone!! I will be suffering sever withdrawal symptoms that wont be pleasant to witness if we dont get Silverstone.