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[darwin dali]

Go on then

I don't wannnnna

[andrew]

So, Spain-out, Spa-in!

Puns are the lowest form of humor.

It's sarcasm that is the lowest form of humour.

[Big Azza]

Well great... we don't need anymore European races. Both those Spanish GP's can go to some other oil-rich Arab countries.

[darwin dali]

ESPNF1:

Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the organisers of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona would like to alternate with the European Grand Prix at Valencia.

As a result of the financial crisis in Europe, both races are believed to be under threat after government officials in the respective cities admitted they would have to assess the viability of major events. Now Ecclestone has said that the two races could alternate to save money, with Barcelona being the instigator of such a solution.

"What's been talked about more is that Barcelona would like to alternate with them (Valencia)," Ecclestone told the Financial Times. "Maybe it's a good thing. Maybe it's the way to go."

The Valencia government hinted at such a move in early January, with vice president Jose Ciscar admitting a complete cancellation of the contract could prove too expensive.

"With contracts signed, we can't be imprudent because the penalty could cost us more. We have to find balanced solutions."


Probably the right thing to do (short of cancelling both).

[racechick]

ESPNF1:

Probably the right thing to do (short of cancelling both).

Which would be the best thing to do......The cancelling both bit.

[scotty]

Spain should have one race though i think. This solution is ok but ideally they'd just change track to maybe Jerez...

[LewEngBridewell]

Spain should have one race though i think. This solution is ok but ideally they'd just change track to maybe Jerez...

Spain doesn't seem to be blessed with the best of circuits, but Jerez is better than Valencia and Barcelona for sure.

[racechick]

Spain should have one race though i think. This solution is ok but ideally they'd just change track to maybe Jerez...

Yes. Id go with that. Nothing against Spain......just those two tracks.

[andrew]

Spain should have one race though i think. This solution is ok but ideally they'd just change track to maybe Jerez...

Spain doesn't seem to be blessed with the best of circuits, but Jerez is better than Valencia and Barcelona for sure.

No country should have nor needs 2 races but for the love of all that is holy, leave Jerez alone. It's a great bike track, which F1 would probably ruin if it were to host a race.

[scotty]

Spain should have one race though i think. This solution is ok but ideally they'd just change track to maybe Jerez...

Spain doesn't seem to be blessed with the best of circuits, but Jerez is better than Valencia and Barcelona for sure.

No country should have nor needs 2 races but for the love of all that is holy, leave Jerez alone. It's a great bike track, which F1 would probably ruin if it were to host a race.

If they could somehow just NOT change the track and install miles of car park run off i think it'd still be good for F1. Some great corners.