F1 has rejected Andretti's entry bid
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DOCG said:
MiniMan64 said:
3 GP's over there now, Liberty are keen to push the market, why not?
I don't agree with having more than 1 GP there, either.If we were to assign regions and countries F1 races based upon their contribution to F1, Motor Sport and the wider automotive sector over the years, the US is most certainly on that list along with Europe (particularly the UK, France, Italy and Germany) and Japan.
Personally, if I had to choose, I'd ditch the middle eastern races in favour of two more in the US.
DOCG said:
MiniMan64 said:
3 GP's over there now, Liberty are keen to push the market, why not?
I don't agree with having more than 1 GP there, either.Happy enough with another team too.
More cars the better.
asfault said:
Yeah over 300million people and vastly different cultures so 3 is fine with me.
Happy enough with another team too.
More cars the better.
If you knew what they had done to NASCAR and Indycar then you wouldn't want any more US influence over the sport. It's all entertainment first, sporting fairness second. Happy enough with another team too.
More cars the better.
DOCG said:
asfault said:
Yeah over 300million people and vastly different cultures so 3 is fine with me.
Happy enough with another team too.
More cars the better.
If you knew what they had done to NASCAR and Indycar then you wouldn't want any more US influence over the sport. It's all entertainment first, sporting fairness second. Happy enough with another team too.
More cars the better.
The equivalent would be an American saying the UK shouldn't host F1 because of the reverse grid concept applied in BTCC.
We can have a chat about the vagaries and efficiency of the FiA if you like, but that would have no baring on whether the US is deserving of hosting or hosting more GPs.
What I suspect you're referring to is the influence of Liberty Media.
All the over-the-top promotional stuff that Liberty do is actually well targeted and tailored, IMO. Whilst I don't particularly like all the Vegas themed stuff, I have to concede that it is very 'Vegas'. But it wouldn't work at Silverstone or Imola which is why they don't do it there.
DOCG said:
If you knew what they had done to NASCAR and Indycar then you wouldn't want any more US influence over the sport. It's all entertainment first, sporting fairness second.
Scrutineering in NASCAR is a lot stricter than F1. Cars are often thrown out if they don't pass inspection, crew chiefs banned for x number of races as well as fines; F1 teams get a slap on the wrist in part because they can afford lawyers to appeal.entropy said:
Scrutineering in NASCAR is a lot stricter than F1. Cars are often thrown out if they don't pass inspection, crew chiefs banned for x number of races as well as fines; F1 teams get a slap on the wrist in part because they can afford lawyers to appeal.
What do you think of the "Playoff" system? Isn't a coincidence how the final race is always won by one of the "playoff contenders"? Not to mention all of the phantom debris cautions and race manipulation.Edited by DOCG on Monday 25th November 17:49
Deal agreed in principle
BBC News - General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cy8nzl...
BBC News - General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cy8nzl...
Bradgate said:
This is a strange move by GM. F1s core fan base is still in Europe, where GM don’t sell cars, trucks or anything else. Maybe they are planning to re-launch Cadillac over here for the umpteenth time?
There is a Cadillax relaunch coming, hence the WEC and now F1 involvement DOCG said:
entropy said:
Scrutineering in NASCAR is a lot stricter than F1. Cars are often thrown out if they don't pass inspection, crew chiefs banned for x number of races as well as fines; F1 teams get a slap on the wrist in part because they can afford lawyers to appeal.
What do you think of the "Playoff" system? Isn't a coincidence how the final race is always won by one of the "playoff contenders"? Not to mention all of the phantom debris cautions and race manipulation.Edited by DOCG on Monday 25th November 17:49
DanielSan said:
Bradgate said:
This is a strange move by GM. F1s core fan base is still in Europe, where GM don’t sell cars, trucks or anything else. Maybe they are planning to re-launch Cadillac over here for the umpteenth time?
There is a Cadillax relaunch coming, hence the WEC and now F1 involvement Bradgate said:
DanielSan said:
Bradgate said:
This is a strange move by GM. F1s core fan base is still in Europe, where GM don’t sell cars, trucks or anything else. Maybe they are planning to re-launch Cadillac over here for the umpteenth time?
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