The Bulgarian Grand Prix

[FB]

Looks like Bernie is trying to break new ground again. Let's hope Bulgaria manage to create a track a little more exciting than some of the more recent installations and the Bulgarian public show a bit more interest than those in Turkey and the Middle East.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8131474.stm

 

[Brogan]

And which traditional circuit will go this time to make way for Bulgaria?

 

[cider_and_toast]

Maybe Hungary ? That wouldn't be too bad would it ?

 

[Brogan]

Good call.

Anywhere would be better than Hungary.

 

[cider_and_toast]

I think what Bernie and the gang should do is have some races/countries set in stone that have "crown jewel" status. In my opinion these would be:

Britain
France
Germany
Belgium/Spa
Australia
Brazil/Interlagos
Monaco (yeah I know but can you imagine F1 without it?)

These countries/races would then be set in stone.

As for the remaining 10 races, they would be zonal. I.E. 2 in the middle east, 2 in Asia, 3 in North America, 1 in Europe and 1 in Africa.

These races would be on a year by year basis so the callender would be varied with a good mix of tracks.

Of course it would never happen so there go's that idea. !!!

 

[Andrea_Moda_Rules]

A race in Bulgaria exites me as much as watching paint dry......

If it happens lets hope its one of Tilke (sp?) better tracks otherwise i dont see point, unless im missing something?? Bulgaria are hardly an emerging country are they, I mean you can the the financial and promotion benfits for a race in China or Singapore but Bulgaria??

 

[FB]

How about the Bulgarians recreate Brands Hatch in a field somewhere? Now that would be a great circuit.

 

[Muddytalker]

Quite, FB.

I don't care where the track is, as long as it's a belter with long straights, gradient and is a challenge to get right, but not to overtake on.

 

[McZiderRed]

Creating a new circuit is the perfect opportunity to build a track that cars can actually overtake on. What's the chances of that, d'you think..?

I can see why they chose Bulgaria to stage a GP. Hits the new FIA-green message doesn't he!!

 

[FB]

Bulgaria out, just India and Korea ready to steal the British Grand Prix away and further line Bernie's pockets.

http://www.planetf1.com/story/0,18954,3213_5700121,00.html

(Isn't it nice to talk about something other than Button Brawn & Mercedes?)

 

[teabagyokel]

Good call.

Anywhere would be better than Hungary.

Monaco, Valencia, Barcelona, Singapore...