Posted on May 29th, 2008 by Oliver White
Formula One lost the US Grand Prix for this year, negotiations between Indianapolis Speedway boss Tony George and F1 ‘boss’ Bernie Ecclestone breaking down before an agreement could be reached. The loss of the race is a real shame and a blow for the sport, particularly the manufacturers who were enjoying the advertising in their largest market. But there have been hopes of Formula One returning to the brickyard, and today George said he is working on it, but despite this, it is still 50:50 at the moment. Continue Reading
Posted on July 12th, 2007 by Oliver White
The United States Grand Prix has been struck off the 2008 Formula One calendar, as Tony George (Indianapolis Motor Speedway chairman) announced to the press that a deal between himself and Bernie Ecclestone could not be reached. It is expected that the sanctioning fee is what stalled the negotiations, and this news comes as a bitter blow to the manufacturer teams who have large markets in America. Continue Reading
Posted on December 31st, 2005 by Oliver White
