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#288229
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). :rolleyes:
#288231
darwin dali wrote:ESPNF1:

Probably the right thing to do (short of cancelling both). :rolleyes:
Which would be the best thing to do......The cancelling both bit.
#288233
Spain should have one race though i think. This solution is ok but ideally they'd just change track to maybe Jerez...
#288236
scotty wrote:Spain should have one race though i think. This solution is ok but ideally they'd just change track to maybe Jerez...
:yes:

Spain doesn't seem to be blessed with the best of circuits, but Jerez is better than Valencia and Barcelona for sure.
#288240
scotty wrote: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.
#288265
LewEngBridewell wrote:
scotty wrote:Spain should have one race though i think. This solution is ok but ideally they'd just change track to maybe Jerez...
:yes:

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.
#288281
andrew wrote:
LewEngBridewell wrote:
scotty wrote:Spain should have one race though i think. This solution is ok but ideally they'd just change track to maybe Jerez...
:yes:

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.
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