Premier 1 Grand Prix 2002 calender - Page 2

Nicholas · 30 Sep 2001, 09:47 (Ref:153583)

At least it isn't pay per view

paulzinho · 30 Sep 2001, 10:22 (Ref:153600)

What TV coverage has it got? In the UK i mean.

R · 30 Sep 2001, 10:39 (Ref:153615)

Has a TV deal been settled yet? I wasn't aware of that. I certainly haven't heard of any TV channels that are going to show it.

DanFlag · 30 Sep 2001, 14:30 (Ref:153721)

There is only two teams, 2 cars confirmed by now?

and there are supposed to run their 1st race in July 2002?

Can they make it by then?

msps · 1 Oct 2001, 15:25 (Ref:154278)

Pedro Lamy will soon be signing with Benfica to race with this team car. He's only waiting for confirmation about the seriousness of this championship....

Marcel ten Caat · 2 Oct 2001, 19:00 (Ref:154923)

I heard some unconfirmed rumours that the BBC will broadcast it live every raceweekend (will they bring back Murray from retirement?).

Hope the raceweekends are good...and hope to see you at Zandvoort then

**bella** · 2 Oct 2001, 19:38 (Ref:154936)

it might be worth a look, but their main problem will be forming a fanbase. when you're flitting from country to country, it's always nice to actually have people there to watch the races.

MichaelC · 2 Oct 2001, 19:49 (Ref:154942)

Quote:

Originally posted by paulzinho
They go Barcelona and Magny Cours in there. Thats a mistake already.

Brands Hatch should be UK round and Spa should def. be on there.

The Brands Hatch track isn't suitable for this, it's simply not up to the required standard. If it was, they wouldn't have had to plan all that redevelopment to get F1 there. IF it happens, and IF it comes to the UK, it will be at Donington Park.

* Puts down crystal ball *

**bella** · 2 Oct 2001, 20:09 (Ref:154951)

if they go anywhere near brands with a digger, i'll get violent. that track is absolutely bloody fantastic. do NOT under ANY circumstances touch it.

comprendez?

paulzinho · 2 Oct 2001, 20:40 (Ref:154962)

Thats the spirit!!! They should have left Graham Hill Bend, Westfield and Dingle Dell corner alone!!!

F1 should stop being so fussy and stop demanding the pits to be like a 5 star hotel. They seem to have lost their spirit.

**Stephen Green** · 2 Oct 2001, 21:23 (Ref:154993)

The only reason Brands was going to be 'upgraded' was if the British GP went there as originally planned. It is still sufficiently good to hold F1 or equivalents, ie it holds BOSS and TGP races without any problems, not to mention World Superbikes!

Rob29 · 3 Oct 2001, 07:35 (Ref:155180)

Quote:

Originally posted by paulzinho
They go Barcelona and Magny Cours in there. Thats a mistake already.

Brands Hatch should be UK round and Spa should def. be on there.

Rockingham is most likely venue for British round.Dates may need moving as they are scheduled to avoid clashes with this years F1 dates-if you see what I mean.As french are insisting their F1 at Magny Cours is on July 21,to avoid clash with World Cup soccer,round 2 P1GP will need to move.

DanFlag · 7 Oct 2001, 16:59 (Ref:157141)

News dont go very fast 'round here huh?

No other teams & drivers have been confirmed yet?

Rob29 · 8 Oct 2001, 07:09 (Ref:157345)

NO teams or drivers have yet been confirmed.Latest is the contract to build the cars has not yet been signed.Two football clubs,Leeds & Benfica,have 'launched' their intention to support it.Another is promised next week with the rest by xmas.

DanFlag · 8 Oct 2001, 15:21 (Ref:157502)

Thx for that info Rob!

I Ate Yoko Ono · 8 Oct 2001, 16:11 (Ref:157522)

Whilst I love motor racing, whilst I love the idea of the cars and the circuits they will visit, whilst i even could put up with footy fans cheerin their team colours along from the trackside, I still, unfotunately cannot see it going ahead.

Was it not reported in Autosport last week that the sries was not due to start now until July or something? That to me smacks of delaying and delaying from an earlier originally scheduled start time due to the fact nobody has signed a firm contract for ANYTHING yet - not the circuits, not the chassis manufacturer, no drivers, no football teams etc etc.

A shame as I could do with spectating at another major single seater series without the hassle of F1 crowds.

However, my money is on a cancellation of the entire project due in around March-April.

And yes, you can all quote me!!!!

Dan Friel · 8 Oct 2001, 18:53 (Ref:157611)

The series won't start until after the World Cup.. there was never any point of the series clashing with that.

I can't see it working - but there's plenty of cash in football to support it!!

I reckon it'll go to Rockingham - can't believe that Octagon will allow them to race cheaply..

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