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warspite1 -> RE: New Grand Prix Season Is Almost Upon Us!!! (3/21/2015 12:40:30 AM)
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There comes a point where everyone passes their sell-by date.
There is no denying the absolutely fantastic job that Bernie Ecclestone has done in bringing F1 to where it is - attracting major manufacturers, a full calendar, safety paramount. But I am afraid he just doesn't get it. Hstory and tradition are important - no matter the sport.
Yes, its great that he has introduced F1 all over the world, but its home, its roots are in Europe. Surely to goodness its not beyond the wit of man to see that by the same token that F1 without Ferrari is no longer F1, the sport NEEDS a core of Grand Prix. If those Grand Prix need to be subsidised, then so what?
Bernie can take F1 where the hell he likes, but a Grand Prix calandar should include:
Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Monaco.
Britain was the first ever host of an F1 World Championship Grand Prix in 1950 and the majority of teams operate from the UK.
France held the first ever Grand Prix and, like Italy and Germany, has a rich history in the sport.
Monaco is there for the spectacle.
I firmly believe F1 is at a crossroads....
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