La Formula 1 with her growing popularity calls to itself the interest of numerous cities all over the world. Spectators demand more, requests increase and finding a space in an already so full calendar is a real challenge. Nice he wants a Grand Prix, same thing Madrid. At stake is also a possible return of the South Africa and certain stages could alternate.
On the other hand, there is also the great push from America, which is becoming the nerve center of the top category. Just think that in the 2023a calendar which aims at the maximum of the stages granted by the Concorde Agreement, or 24, as many as 3 will cover American soil. In all this the confusion increases and negotiations they do increasingly complex, so much to put in doubt la presence of historic Grands Prix such as that of Monaco.
French GP in Nice
The number one of Formula 1, Stefano domenicali, has recently questioned the possibility that the GP of French can be performed on a street circuit in Nice, given the expiry of the current circuit of Paul Ricard.
"Historically the French has always been one important nation for motorsport. You may not know it, but there is an amazing project with Nice who wants a GP. It's great because it shows that other transalpine cities are also interested in F1He said Sundays in interview released at french newspaper L'Equipe. "We will review your requests and study them carefully. I can only tell you that by the end of July you will know more about the future of your Grand Prix".
This would put at risk, in addition to Paul Ricard, another French-speaking Grand Prix, that of Monaco.nice arrival could indeed play in favor of F1 which would thus have more cards to play in the game of negotiations Principality, neighbor of the possible new entry on the Côte d'Azur.
Munich risks? The reassurances
According to the latest rumors, the leaders of the category and the French organizers would not have been able to find an agreement. Not only Munich pay the lowest fee of any event, but also has broadcasting rights beyond the strong predominance of its own sponsors which would clash with those of LibertyMedia.
So there are those who see in these statements by Domenicali the attempt to put pressure on the historic stage, which would not want to lose its place on the calendar. Da Liberty Medium but the denial has come. Greg maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, has in fact dissolved all doubts, clarifying how the Nice hypothesis will not be used to put pressure on the Monaco GP. “We always look, there are a lot of people interested in having a race and we look at alternatives. I think Monaco has the best arrangement of the other tracks on the calendar. They might deserve it. We think that Monaco is a special place, a wonderful place. But there are some things that need to be consistent with everyone else."
France in run-off with Belgium
Munich is not a risk, how much rather SPA & WELLNESS. Ecosystem's staff is Belgium in fact the place would be playing with the French Grand Prix, which, with the arrival of Nice, would enjoy a competitive advantage. A competition that risks being even more ruthless, should the China.
Statement source: Motorsport.com
