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18 Nov 2003, 14:17 (Ref:787145)
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Canadian GP Saved?
News from AutoRacing1.com ....
According to Le Journal de Montreal this morning, the Canadian GP is ON. Labatt matched Molson's offer (as a main sponsor) and Ecclestone agreed to a $30M compensation, once, this year only and won't bother the Canadian GP about tobacco laws again. Ecclestone will dig in his own pocket to some extent and both Canadian and Québécois governments will chip in as sponsors ($7M-$12M). Ted |
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18 Nov 2003, 14:18 (Ref:787147)
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That's nice to hear. (if it's true)
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18 Nov 2003, 14:31 (Ref:787162)
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Let's hope, once and for all!
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18 Nov 2003, 15:01 (Ref:787182)
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Hopefully sanity's prevailed & it will take it's rightful place on the calendar.
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18 Nov 2003, 16:00 (Ref:787230)
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yeah Canada for next year!!
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18 Nov 2003, 18:41 (Ref:787453)
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18 Nov 2003, 19:57 (Ref:787530)
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That's Great !!!
I think an official annoucement some time today. |
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18 Nov 2003, 20:20 (Ref:787547)
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I really hope this is true, it seems like a solution from which everyone would win, and a rare case of common sense prevailing. Here's to another thrilling race for Canada to be proud of.
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19 Nov 2003, 00:46 (Ref:787780)
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I'm glad it's back, but I'm not happy about the government and sponsors are having to step in to compensate teh teams. Basically, both Belgium and Canada were saved because their governments gave into Bernie and Max. Will all of Europe give into Bernie and Max into 2006 as well? That's what they're hoping for no doubt...
Now the race is on to sell tickets. Usually quite a few tickets have been sold by this point. There were fewer people there this year than last, and most people who are planning fly-away trips for next year will have plans made already - so there's lots of work to do on that front. Still, no doubt it'll be a huge success as always in the most watched racing event in North America. |
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19 Nov 2003, 01:26 (Ref:787805)
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Only for 2004
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 The compensation will apply only to the 2004 event, which is provisionally listed on the schedule for June 13. The contract between Legault and F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone runs to the end of 2006, and stipulates that the cars will run without tobacco branding. 
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19 Nov 2003, 01:48 (Ref:787820)
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 Keep on rollin Canada
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19 Nov 2003, 02:56 (Ref:787836)
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Great news , eh !!
 I think I'll have a eh !!
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19 Nov 2003, 04:00 (Ref:787860)
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Great news!
Next step: buying a ticket in "La tribune" 11 
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19 Nov 2003, 04:39 (Ref:787868)
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Get your tickets here: www.grandprix.ca !
TIP: If you want a particular seat in a grandstand (ie high, low, middle, left, right, etc) call to order your tickets, as the tickets sales people are very good and will get you you the closest seats available to where you want. Also, you can be sure of the seats you're getting before paying. One thing I notice looking at the track map is that the grandstands are as they are for the CART race (apart from the addition of 33) - much fewer and smaller grandstands, and some very good general admissions areas (which is not normal for F1)! This tells me that the organisers are anticipating a much smaller crowd than in past years. No doubt if these grandstands sell out, they will add more. Still, the good ones (11 in Silver and 34 in Bronze) always sell out fast...no doubt this will happen soon this year. All this said, as the crowds are usually horendous, this might be the best year for a while to attend the GP! And as always, if you want a hotel room, book it now..yes right now! I'm sure there's not much left as it is... Bring on the Labatts Canadian GP! |
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19 Nov 2003, 15:46 (Ref:788368)
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It means the French GP is off the calendar, though...
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19 Nov 2003, 15:57 (Ref:788378)
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Do you mean Magny Cours ? Why ?
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19 Nov 2003, 16:07 (Ref:788387)
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What, again? Watch this space for further developments.
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19 Nov 2003, 23:14 (Ref:788832)
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Why does anyone want an extra race? Which other GP is provisional on the 2004 calendar? Who don't pay their fees to FOA on time? Who owns a certain circuit called Paul Ricard in a certain country called France?
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20 Nov 2003, 00:21 (Ref:788886)
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I agree...what Canada and Belgium went through had NOTHING with tobacco sponsorship, and most likely France's situation doesn't have to do with them not paying their fees...
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25 Nov 2003, 15:23 (Ref:794101)
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yay more Circuit De Gilles Villeneuve!!!!!
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