May know more this weekend . . . . Hockenheim and Nurburgring chiefs hope to get Bernie Ecclestone's final sign-off this weekend for plans for them to share the German Grand Prix. The circuit's bosses are due to meet with Formula One's commercial boss at this weekend's German GP to reach a deal over the future of the race. Ecclestone said recently that because of increased pressures on the F1 calendar from new venues, Germany could likely lose one of its races. The pressure from Ecclestone, allied to both venues not making as much profit as they did in the past, has resulted in Nurburgring and Hockenheim organisers agreeing to alternate the German GP. The two circuits are proposing a plan that will result in Nurburgring hosting the German Grand Prix in 2007 and 2009, with Hockenheim holding the race in 2008 and 2010. * * * * * Carol
As long as its just Germany, I wouldnt be able to handle SanMarino and Monza sharing. Hockenheim just isnt the same without the uber long straights.
does this also means no more euro GP? anyways, hockenheim isn't as fun as it used to be with those damn long straights...
Monza has it's accessibility problems and noise situation. Viva la San Marino! (besides, there's so much more to do over a long weekend in the Imola/Bologna/San Marino/Maranello area). Carol
Don't forget: for many years the British GP was shared between Silverstone and Brands Hatch, and for several years the Canadian GP was shared between Mosport and Mont Tremblant, and the Spanish GP between Jarama and Montjuich Park. And the French GP was bouncing around between Reims, Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand. So sharing a GP is nothing new.
