For years, the F1 circus complained about horrendous traffic surrounding Britain’s Silverstone Circuit and, earlier, Watkins Glen in upstate New York. Now that same problem is already affecting the debut United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Read More …
The possible demise of the U.S. Grand Prix at Austin reflects the reality of Formula One in the 21st century. Have money and the F1 circus will fall all over you. Wherever you are. But without the bucks, don’t even think about asking Ecclestone for a favor. Read More …
This is the official Formula 1 “race edit” highlights of June 12th’s fabulous Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 2011, via YouTube. Copyright © Formula One Management Ltd. — but you know that, of course, because Bernie never lets us forget it. Read More …
The city council of Austin, Texas has agreed — after race promoters consented to cover the city’s $4 million per year financial exposure — to endorse the U.S. Grand Prix scheduled for renewal in June 2012. The 5 to 2 vote in favor of the event came after weeks of lobbying by representatives of the Circuit of The Americas to craft an environmental agreement. Read More …
The history of Formula 1 has always been typified by a commitment to cutting-edge technology, but in the context of a sport that respects its traditions and memories. So F1 impresario Bernie Ecclestone’s recent and emphatic suggestions that the series’ so-called “traditional circuits” — Monza, Silverstone, Spa and the like — are threatened, are jarring and inconsistent with the spirit of F1. Read More …
This story and slideshow from the Bleacher Report really need no additional commentary. I agree wholeheartedly. Read More …