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[Jabberwocky]

I think it's a shame the only track made for F1 in nearly 10 years that drivers actually genuinely enjoy is failing, whilst tracks like Valencia, and Bahrain prosper.

But I guess some tracks have to make way for Korea and India. and Turkey is being picked off first.

nah ecclestone wants more races = more money its the teams that don't want that many as i understand it.

I don't see why he should charge them more tho since its not like they make money from ticket sales right? - i assumed it all went to the circuit.

I think what happens is, they pay Bernie. Then the track uses the money from ticket sales to make up for some of that money lost. Then the rest of the money comes from getting you to buy merchandise on track, as well as on track sponsorship.

All the same, Bernie is ripping of the tracks and he charges far too much money for nothing. I mean, what are the tracks paying for. It's no wonder Silverstone is struggling. If he lowered charges, tracks could lower ticket prices, and more spectators would come.

The circuits are suppose to make money from this, but really, the only person who wins is Bernie. It's a stupid system.

This would help a lot:

very useful mate

[racechick]

I like Turkey. One of the better new tracks and great to watch there because its undulating. Lovely city to visit as well. Why cant they dump a boring track instead. Yeah I know why.

[Bruno_Brazil]

:( I like Turkey. One of the better new tracks and great to watch there because its undulating. Lovely city to visit as well. Why cant they dump a boring track instead. Yeah I know why.

And Massa rules there :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:

[myownalias]

Bernie had to make his money back somehow after cutting Canada a deal. But of all the new tracks that have popped up, Istanbul is one of the better ones.

[The Oz]

Wouldn't care less if Turkey loss the round, never has produced top notch racing

[headless]

It's Alonso's idea so he beats Massa this year.

[racechick]

Wouldn't care less if Turkey loss the round, never has produced top notch racing

It has -2006- Michael trying to catch Alonso. Massa laying down his superiority at that track. Lewis STUNNING in GP2. Took a car a lap.......and right where I was sitting most times

[BritishBear]

I would much rather see Monaco binned, such a boring race to watch.

[headless]

I would much rather see Monaco binned, such a boring race to watch.

[darwin dali]

I would much rather see Monaco binned, such a boring race to watch.

Sacrilege!

[Rivelution]

I would much rather see Monaco binned, such a boring race to watch.

Sacrilege!

I would be pissed if Monaco was dropped. Its one of the few tracks left that truly challenges the drivers!

[CanadianF1Fan]

I would much rather see Monaco binned, such a boring race to watch.

F1 will never get rid of Monaco. And it's not as boring as Valencia. I can't stand that lackluster street circuit. Who's idea was it to go to Valencia anyways!

[scotty]

I would much rather see Monaco binned, such a boring race to watch.

Take it you didn't see the 2008 race, or 2004/5/6, 1992/6/7 etc etc etc.

[LifeW12]

I would much rather see Monaco binned, such a boring race to watch.

Take it you didn't see the 2008 race, or 2004/5/6, 1992/6/7 etc etc etc.

Monaco has had a lot of brilliant races over the years, but quite a lot of the others have been a total yawn. Its a totally unsuitable place for racing, but its too hard to get rid of and one of the few traditional circuits left and the only one Tilke can't ruin.

The Turkish track is too far from a major city, train or airport, which makes it hard to access. It also doesn't have enough publicity.

This track may be bad, but the new track in South Korea will be even worse.

[racechick]

I would much rather see Monaco binned, such a boring race to watch.

Take it you didn't see the 2008 race, or 2004/5/6, 1992/6/7 etc etc etc.

Monaco has had a lot of brilliant races over the years, but quite a lot of the others have been a total yawn. Its a totally unsuitable place for racing, but its too hard to get rid of and one of the few traditional circuits left and the only one Tilke can't ruin.

The Turkish track is too far from a major city, train or airport, which makes it hard to access. It also doesn't have enough publicity.

This track may be bad, but the new track in South Korea will be even worse.

Its near to Istanbul which is serviced by two international airports. From the centre of istanbul there are free (or recently for a nominal fee-couple of quid) buses laid on to take you right to the track-about an hour's drive, allowing for the driver to get lost...which they do. You can extend the GP visit with a fantastic few days in Istanbul, the best city in the world.