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[Acenyc]

Yes indeed

[EwanM]

With Red Bull I think?

[headless]

Any good?

[texasmr2]

Any good?

Slightly better than his F1 results BUT back to the topic ok?

[EwanM]

Teams urged to act to get US GP back

By Jonathan Noble and Dieter Rencken Thursday, March 12th 2009, 11:04 GMT


Formula 1 teams must take the initiative and become key players in promoting a race in North America if the sport is to return there in the near future, claims McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh.

The demise of the Canadian Grand Prix this year means that 2009 marks the first time in world championship history that there will be no F1 race in North America.

With the continent so important for all of F1's manufacturers and sponsors, however, teams are keen to ensure that the sport does get back there as soon as possible.

And Whitmarsh believes that rather than teams relying on commercial chief Bernie Ecclestone to sort out a deal, he thinks they should take it upon themselves to help find a solution.

"There's a clear view among FOTA (Formula One Teams' Association) members in the discussions, that we need a Grand Prix in America and we've got to work on how to achieve that," Whitmarsh told autosport.com.

"The view within FOTA is that we've got to look more strategically to how we develop the calendar. We've concentrated on making sure we have a viable sport, making sure we control costs and improving the show, and there are a range of issues we have got to turn our minds to.

"The calendar for this year was fixed by the time we (FOTA) got going, but we want to look at where are our major investors and America is a massive challenge.

"We can't turn our back on it, but maybe we have to have a completely different approach.

"We have got to have a new approach. Rather than who's going to give us the most money to rock up and race, it is to go there strategically, perhaps with FOTA offering to support the race, participate, send our drivers on a promotional tour one year before, six months before, to appear on shows and make investment.

"Rather than leave it in the hands of a promoter, how do we develop the interest? How do we develop the excitement and take up of F1 in North America? Be it Ferrari, be it Daimler, or be it BMW. You look at all of the principle investors in F1; the vast majority of them would consider the US to be a significant market."

Interest in F1 in the United States has increased in the past few months following an announcement that a new American team is looking to join the grid in 2010.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73679

[A.Pulverizer]

Teams urged to act to get US GP back

By Jonathan Noble and Dieter Rencken Thursday, March 12th 2009, 11:04 GMT


Formula 1 teams must take the initiative and become key players in promoting a race in North America if the sport is to return there in the near future, claims McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh.

The demise of the Canadian Grand Prix this year means that 2009 marks the first time in world championship history that there will be no F1 race in North America.

With the continent so important for all of F1's manufacturers and sponsors, however, teams are keen to ensure that the sport does get back there as soon as possible.

And Whitmarsh believes that rather than teams relying on commercial chief Bernie Ecclestone to sort out a deal, he thinks they should take it upon themselves to help find a solution.

"There's a clear view among FOTA (Formula One Teams' Association) members in the discussions, that we need a Grand Prix in America and we've got to work on how to achieve that," Whitmarsh told autosport.com.

"The view within FOTA is that we've got to look more strategically to how we develop the calendar. We've concentrated on making sure we have a viable sport, making sure we control costs and improving the show, and there are a range of issues we have got to turn our minds to.

"The calendar for this year was fixed by the time we (FOTA) got going, but we want to look at where are our major investors and America is a massive challenge.

"We can't turn our back on it, but maybe we have to have a completely different approach.

"We have got to have a new approach. Rather than who's going to give us the most money to rock up and race, it is to go there strategically, perhaps with FOTA offering to support the race, participate, send our drivers on a promotional tour one year before, six months before, to appear on shows and make investment.

"Rather than leave it in the hands of a promoter, how do we develop the interest? How do we develop the excitement and take up of F1 in North America? Be it Ferrari, be it Daimler, or be it BMW. You look at all of the principle investors in F1; the vast majority of them would consider the US to be a significant market."

Interest in F1 in the United States has increased in the past few months following an announcement that a new American team is looking to join the grid in 2010.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73679

I think this news is worthy of its own thread, but seeing as it's posted here, I'll share my thoughts.

I think the teams taking a bigger role in where and when races take place would be a very positive thing. If the teams and their sponsors have more of a say, I'm sure you'd see at least 1 race in N. America and more than likely, 2. (USA, Canada)

I also think the teams would want to keep the traditional European races, and work with promoters in order to keep them on the schedule. Rather than having Bernie **** the promoters and their Countries Governments for every penny he can get, under threat of losing their race.

In addition, I think that the teams have a long term interest in the health and expanding the populartity of the sport. Whereas IMO, Bernie and CVC have only the "Make as much $$$ now, without any concern for the future" mentality.

I hope to see some positive changes coming with FOTA exerting more influence over the sport.

[texasmr2]

I think the teams taking a bigger role in where and when races take place would be a very positive thing. If the teams and their sponsors have more of a say, I'm sure you'd see at least 1 race in N. America and more than likely, 2. (USA, Canada)

I also think the teams would want to keep the traditional European races, and work with promoters in order to keep them on the schedule. Rather than having Bernie **** the promoters and their Countries Governments for every penny he can get, under threat of losing their race.

In addition, I think that the teams have a long term interest in the health and expanding the populartity of the sport. Whereas IMO, Bernie and CVC have only the "Make as much $$$ now, without any concern for the future" mentality.

I hope to see some positive changes coming with FOTA exerting more influence over the sport.

[headless]

Any good?

Slightly better than his F1 results BUT back to the topic ok?

OK

[Jamie]

Seems like an awesome idea.....but theres 1 driver who i believ could be a great Formula 1 Driver.
Scott Dixon
He's a fntastic driver and dominates the competition easily.
Maybe 1 day he will get a shot at somthing better than Indy

-VB

[Rivelution]

Seems like an awesome idea.....but theres 1 driver who i believ could be a great Formula 1 Driver.
Scott Dixon
He's a fntastic driver and dominates the competition easily.
Maybe 1 day he will get a shot at somthing better than Indy

-VB

He's a kiwi though, USGP is looking for an all american line up.

[Jamie]

I Know
You never know though
With his trac record they might give him the chance

-VB

[bud]

I Know
You never know though
With his trac record they might give him the chance

-VB

but you know he aint American, though you never know, he may naturalise himself stateside.

[mladen]

I just hope that creation of this team brings back the races in North America. Especially in Montreal - that track is amazing. I've been there in 1999 when Michael Schumacher crashed a few rows below from where I sat. However, it will be interesting on who they pick as their drivers. Hopefully for them, it will be two guys with potential. Also, maybe the whole big picture of this team is to already start preparing the car according to 2010 regulations this year and then impress on the track just like Brawn GP are doing now

[Jamie]

true say - Bud -
I hope that maybe nother team maybe might take him on,
There are not alot of decent US drivers, maybe Scott Speed
on some level.

-VB

[Rivelution]

true say - Bud -
I hope that maybe nother team maybe might take him on,
There are not alot of decent US drivers, maybe Scott Speed
on some level.

-VB

Theres a lot of great American drivers, they just all flock to nascar.