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[darwin dali]

I wouldn't be surprised if we won't have a Japanese GP this year. At the rate this disaster is going, first the earth quake, then the tsunami and now the crisis at the nuclear plants with all its health and environmental implications on top of Japan's chronic economic troubles, I simply can't see the country turn around within 6 months or so and engage in what must look like a frivolous motorsports activity in the eyes of all the homeless and/or radiated people.

This all will have an impact which will be felt for years in Japan, with very real economic implications as well. There will be a deficit in electric energy production for years to come, so some recovery will take that much longer, some industries won't be able to produce at capacity, etc. It also will have global effects as Japan will likely divest itself from some foreign assets as it needs extra funds for reconstruction. Given Japan's huge debt level already and its weak economy for the past 10 years, it wouldn't be able to borrow much more from other sources.

Not a good outlook - and we don't even know yet what will happen at the nuclear power plants...

[bud]

I think its too early to say, but I think it would be better for the japanese moral and also their economy to stage the event. Maybe Bernie can forgo their fees and also use the event as a fund raising affair.

Though knowing Bernie he doesn't like to give away free money.

[Hammer278]

The Japanese Moto GP is confirmed to be delayed for future notice - Just like F1's Bahrain.

What a mess!! If not revolts, we have natural disasters....makes me want to watch the movie 2012 again.

[Jabberwocky]

I think its too early to say, but I think it would be better for the japanese moral and also their economy to stage the event. Maybe Bernie can forgo their fees and also use the event as a fund raising affair.

Though knowing Bernie he doesn't like to give away free money.

Bernie did let Bahrain off the 40 million

[F1er]

Yes we might,but the one I'm thinking of is Abby-Dabby. That whole region is a ticking time bomb.

[Jabberwocky]

Yes we might,but the one I'm thinking of is Abby-Dabby. That whole region is a ticking time bomb.

Is that race run by Fred Flintstone?

[F1er]

Yes we might,but the one I'm thinking of is Abby-Dabby. That whole region is a ticking time bomb.

Is that race run by Fred Flintstone?

No! You're thinking of Yabba Dabba Dabby

[Robert12010]

TBH i think we'll have to see what the situation is in a few months, but going back to bahrain, they chose to do that, so thats their own fault

[vlad]

Damn, I just hope we don't lose all the races...

[What's Burning?]

I think its too early to say, but I think it would be better for the japanese moral and also their economy to stage the event. Maybe Bernie can forgo their fees and also use the event as a fund raising affair.

Though knowing Bernie he doesn't like to give away free money.

I agree... the biggest factor is time, the other is location... not that Japan is a big country but I think Suzuka may be far enough away from all of the immediate location and all of the visible reminders. It's probably a coin toss, but I'd expect it to happen, given the fact that since they let Bahrain slide, Japan will surely be given the same leeway, and Nissan will be very appreciative of it.

[f1ea]

the biggest factor is time, the other is location... not that Japan is a big country but I think Suzuka may be far enough away from all of the immediate location and all of the visible reminders.

isnt it Fuji this yr??

I think its too early to say, but I think it would be better for the japanese moral and also their economy to stage the event. Maybe Bernie can forgo their fees and also use the event as a fund raising affair.

exactly what i had been thinking for a few days

[Jensonb]

the biggest factor is time, the other is location... not that Japan is a big country but I think Suzuka may be far enough away from all of the immediate location and all of the visible reminders.

isnt it Fuji this yr??

No, they stopped doing the alternation thing when Toyota pulled out. So we're only ever at the HONDA-owned Suzuka.

[The_Stig_Money]

TBH i think we'll have to see what the situation is in a few months, but going back to bahrain, they chose to do that, so thats their own fault

X2 Bahrain lost there chance to host this year due to there violence, Japan deserves it now more then ever

[CarBore]

I really hope we don't loose sazuka. I think it's a great track and Japan has a huge history with motorsport. But if there are legitimate concerns with the race then you can't blame them. They do have more important things to worry about in the grand scheme

[myownalias]

I think the Japanese GP will happen as the event is some time away and it would be good for the motorsport mad country; take their minds off the disaster that has struck the country.