Race A Korean GP after all?!

duke_toaster · 11 Apr 2010, 16:59 (Ref:2670935)

http://formula-one.speedtv.com/artic...y-be-canceled/

So, we might get eighteen rounds unless a replacement could be found - no surprise, bearing in mind that the teams were preparing for the location of the circuit by watching Ray Mears Bushcraft ...

jab · 11 Apr 2010, 18:17 (Ref:2670994)

The media always try to shoot down the new races. They did it last year with Abu Dhabi and this isn't the first time they've said this about Korea too. I wouldn't read anything into it

**Bononi** · 11 Apr 2010, 18:19 (Ref:2670995)

I don't believe it until Bernie says it with all word$.

p-matt · 11 Apr 2010, 21:00 (Ref:2671088)

If Korea doesn't go ahead do they need a replacement race a la Jerez in 97?

**Born Racer** · 11 Apr 2010, 21:04 (Ref:2671097)

Did Jerez replace Estoril that year? Was it something to do with circuit modifications?

duke_toaster · 11 Apr 2010, 21:05 (Ref:2671098)

Yes, safety modifications to Estoril weren't finished on time.

jab · 11 Apr 2010, 21:09 (Ref:2671103)

I thought it was more facilities rather than safety

I think we'd just have 1 less race this time. We'd have 18 as it is. No big deal to lose one - the teams would probably be grateful. All the nonsense spouted last year about Canada replacing Abu Dhabi was just that - I believed it possible for about 5 minutes, until a Canadian friend told me it would be impossible because it would be too cold. I think that was a GMM story as well

marcel82 · 11 Apr 2010, 21:53 (Ref:2671127)

they said the same thing about bahrain as well, before the first race there.

E.B · 12 Apr 2010, 00:49 (Ref:2671178)

Speed TV is hardly the most reliable source in the world... I will wait for something nearer the time perhaps. It always seems to be the news before any new GP

Sodemo · 12 Apr 2010, 07:53 (Ref:2671253)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Born Racer

Did Jerez replace Estoril that year? Was it something to do with circuit modifications?

Yep, they were busy ruining the track so Jerez took its place.

duke_toaster · 12 Apr 2010, 10:58 (Ref:2671324)

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/82834

Now Tilke's worried that the race isn't going to happen. This is looking more and more possible that we'll get an eighteen round calendar, or a quick scratch around for a reserve in the region ...

Juarez Jed · 12 Apr 2010, 12:01 (Ref:2671357)

I feel sorry for the fans if this is true.
This will mean Korea will have earnt a trifecta in cancelling Champcar, A1 and F1 grands prix .

jab · 12 Apr 2010, 12:27 (Ref:2671370)

When did they cancel in A1?

But yeah, this actually looks a pretty reasonable shout now. Wouldn't be the first time either - Bernie signed a contract with the Koreans for a race at a new suspiciously Estoril-esque circuit at Sepoong in the late 90s but it never came about

dyewat808 · 12 Apr 2010, 14:02 (Ref:2671429)

Would be a shame to lose it in some ways, its always nice to see a new track, even if it turns out to be pretty bad for racing.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 12 Apr 2010, 14:02 (Ref:2671430)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juarez Jed

I feel sorry for the fans if this is true.
This will mean Korea will have earnt a trifecta in cancelling Champcar, A1 and F1 grands prix .

There's a huge F1 fan base in Korea?

Marbot · 12 Apr 2010, 14:10 (Ref:2671435)

No problem says circuit promoter.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/82838

jab · 12 Apr 2010, 15:12 (Ref:2671474)

The usual stirring to get the fans excited that one of the dreaded Asian races won't happen, then. Nothing changes

The old "Hyundai planning F1 entry" rumour will be next then. You can tell the journos are bored

blaffer · 5 Jun 2010, 11:44 (Ref:2705015)

It seems the possibility of a cancellation of the GP of South-Korea is increasing. This article says most teams haven't booked airline tickets and hotel rooms...

**bjohnsonsmith** · 5 Jun 2010, 12:43 (Ref:2705039)

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaffer

It seems the possibility of a cancellation of the GP of South-Korea is increasing. This article says most teams haven't booked airline tickets and hotel rooms...

I always thought that with the sinking of that South Korean warship a GP there was premature.

Marbot · 5 Jun 2010, 13:12 (Ref:2705055)

hmmm....can't say that I'd be looking forward to a four week break between races.

duke_toaster · 5 Jun 2010, 16:09 (Ref:2705098)

You never though, they could scrabble around for a replacement round (last time we had a race cancellation we got an extra race, but in Jerez) - Motegi will already have hosted the Japanese bike GP ...

Purist · 5 Jun 2010, 16:12 (Ref:2705099)

This isn't the first thread about this, and it won't be the last.

If it gets homologated with a month to spare, like Abu Dhabi, it will happen.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 5 Jun 2010, 16:45 (Ref:2705114)

I hope it doesn't happen.

el_cat · 5 Jun 2010, 17:03 (Ref:2705121)

I'd like to see it happen, as despite the featureless nature of the Tilke-drome it still adds a bit of interest to go to a new circuit.

If it does all fall apart, it won't be replaced. I think it would make a fantastic story for them to rock up somewhere like Motegi late notice and race there as a replacement, but things like that just don't happen in F1 anymore.

Marbot · 5 Jun 2010, 18:08 (Ref:2705143)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

I hope it doesn't happen.

Surely any race is better than none at all?

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