Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13

Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293096

By acosmichippo - 09 Mar 12, 00:30

- 09 Mar 12, 00:30#293096

Sorry if this has been posted already. I searched, but didn't find anything.

http://www.thef1times.com/news/display/05502

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that Barcelona and Valencia will alternate from 2013 onwards, as both cities look to cut their annual spend during these difficult times.
Speaking to the DPA news agency, Ecclestone made the following comment: "Next year we'll alternate between the two."

Whilst a deal hasn't yet been finalised between the two local governments, both have openly admitted to preferring a race share deal, rather than loosing the event altogether.
Germa Gordo, a government official close to the Barcelona circuit, says the Valencian government is open to discussing the proposal.

"The new Valencian government is willing to evaluate a proposal," he also told DPA.

"The situation of the economy is not the same now as it was a year ago. We have already said publicly that the policy for major events is being reviewed, and alternating would be a good proposal for Formula 1."

The deal is a welcome one for fans, who often describe the races as lacklustre, as well as Ecclestone who needs to find an opening for the 2013 New Jersey GP.

And there was much rejoicing...

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Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293098

By Big Azza - 09 Mar 12, 00:45

- 09 Mar 12, 00:45#293098

I'm not happy. Catalunya is one of my favourite tracks.

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Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293099

By Gibbo - 09 Mar 12, 00:55

- 09 Mar 12, 00:55#293099

That's a shame. Valencia i could happily live without, but Barcelona is a superb circuit.

....Vettel who?
"whatever's on Jenson's mind, it's not dandruff"

Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293113

By Cai - 09 Mar 12, 06:51

- 09 Mar 12, 06:51#293113

I'm quite happy with this, I've always been a bit annoyed that Spain got 2 Grand Prix's.
I guess France will take over the 'European GP' next year?

Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293114

By bud - 09 Mar 12, 06:58

- 09 Mar 12, 06:58#293114

I'm quite happy with this, I've always been a bit annoyed that Spain got 2 Grand Prix's.
I guess France will take over the 'European GP' next year?

Word is Belgium and France will alternate. :censored:

I'm thinking this will make way for Russia.

Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293117

By McLaren - 09 Mar 12, 08:08

- 09 Mar 12, 08:08#293117

What a result that is

Two of the most dull circuits only around every two years.Valencia is :censored:

and shouldn't be there,as for the other the teams know it so well that the racing is always dull.
Surely not a good idea from the dwarf for once :thumbup:

Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293118

By McLaren - 09 Mar 12, 08:09

- 09 Mar 12, 08:09#293118

I'm quite happy with this, I've always been a bit annoyed that Spain got 2 Grand Prix's.
I guess France will take over the 'European GP' next year?

Word is Belgium and France will alternate. I'm thinking this will make way for Russia.

France already have a GP ,no reason they should get another.

Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293123

By bud - 09 Mar 12, 09:32

- 09 Mar 12, 09:32#293123

I take it you're counting Monaco as French?

Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293125

By racechick - 09 Mar 12, 09:35

- 09 Mar 12, 09:35#293125

Two of my worst tracks diluted by half..excellent news!!

France should have a GP but VERY bad news if Spa has to alternate. Sacrilege!!

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Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293130

By Hammer278 - 09 Mar 12, 10:23

- 09 Mar 12, 10:23#293130

Well...having the 2 Spanish tracks alternate is better than having both in the same season, so that's an improvement.

Spa to alternate with ANY other track is an insult to Spa...but knowing Bernie he wouldn't give a sh*t. I won't hold my breath.

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Re: Ecclestone: Spanish GP's to alternate from '13#293135

By Blackavar - 09 Mar 12, 11:16

- 09 Mar 12, 11:16#293135

Happy with this news. As has been said, it's not fair for Spain to have two grand prix. Also good news since they are both awful tracks for racing. They should do away with a "European grand prix" anyway. Such a silly idea.