SentraWV
07-12-2007, 02:09 PM
According to Speed (http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/formulaone/38692/), the contract for the USGP @ Indy has not been renewed for 2008. Confirmation from the BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/6760617.stm) and some typical Bernie:
He is keen to take the sport to other parts of the world, particularly Asia, and said no other US venue was in line to replace its usual Indianapolis home.
"We didn't reach an agreement. Let's see if we miss America," he said.
Not everyone agrees:
"We most definitely should have a race here and if you ask me, maybe two or even more in the United States," said Mercedes motorsport vice-president Norbert Haug after this year's US Grand Prix, won by Lewis Hamilton.
"For a world championship it is important to be here."
Well, that sucks, but is hardly surprising. Bernie is increasingly looking to pad his own purse by exploiting new markets. No French GP next year, either. Spa goes on and off at a whim.
NP: Mike Keneally Band, Dog
He is keen to take the sport to other parts of the world, particularly Asia, and said no other US venue was in line to replace its usual Indianapolis home.
"We didn't reach an agreement. Let's see if we miss America," he said.
Not everyone agrees:
"We most definitely should have a race here and if you ask me, maybe two or even more in the United States," said Mercedes motorsport vice-president Norbert Haug after this year's US Grand Prix, won by Lewis Hamilton.
"For a world championship it is important to be here."
Well, that sucks, but is hardly surprising. Bernie is increasingly looking to pad his own purse by exploiting new markets. No French GP next year, either. Spa goes on and off at a whim.
NP: Mike Keneally Band, Dog