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2006 Belgian Grand Prix withdrawn

Post by Ed » Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:36 am

The Belgian Grand Prix for 2006 appears to be in serious doubt after talks with Bernie Ecclestone regarding funding collapsed.
Ecclestone appeared close to a deal however it is reported that track improvements required before the race cannot be completed in time.

The Belgian Grand Prix is a favourite among drivers and fans and it would be dissapointing to see it off the calendar because of a funding deal. Lets hope some deal can be struck in time to save it.

If the race gets dropped, we will have 18 races this season and we'll have a 3 week gap between the Italian and Chinese Grands Prix.
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Post by <T-K> » Mon Jan 23, 2006 2:52 am

It will be a real dissapointment if it does get dropped off the calendar........who do you think we can point fingers at for this one??? :evil: :evil:
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Post by JayVee » Mon Jan 23, 2006 3:28 pm

One of my dreams is to watch an F1 race live over there and I haven't managed to do that yet :evil: :evil:
I'm back and yes supporting Alonso "The Cute" in the Ferrari!
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Post by Julian Mayo » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:36 pm

1 of my dreams is to..........no, never mind :oops:
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Post by Julian Mayo » Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:39 pm

JayVee wrote:One of my dreams is to watch an F1 race live over there and I haven't managed to do that yet :evil: :evil:
According to a number of sources "F1Racing" included, Bernie will come to the rescue in 2007 :D
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Post by Kapel » Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:39 pm

Hope so :(
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Post by Ed » Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:35 am

The FIA have confirmed the withdrawl of the 2006 Belgian Grand Prix from the 2006 calendar due to delays in the improvement works at the circuit.

The statement read:
The Belgian National Sporting Authority, the RACB, has written to notify the FIA of the withdrawal of the 2006 Belgian Grand Prix from the FIA Formula One World Championship.

The withdrawal has been made in order to allow the completion of extensive improvement work to facilities at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

The FIA hopes that the event will be included once again in the Formula One World Championship calendar from 2007 onwards.
The means that there will only be 18 races this season with a 3-week break between the Italian Grand Prix on the 10th of September and the Chinese Grand Prix on the 1st of October.
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Post by sgd » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:33 am

I hate Bernie!!
how coln't he not find a compromise for the sake of F1 and fans around the world, after all he's got from F1...

:furious: :furious: :( :alright: :evil:
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Post by mlittle » Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:35 pm

sgd wrote:I hate Bernie!!
how coln't he not find a compromise for the sake of F1 and fans around the world, after all he's got from F1...

:furious: :furious: :( :alright: :evil:
For once I actually agree with you......... 8) 8) :shock: :shock: :shock:
Anyone want to put Bernie's picture on the dartboard over in the lounge?? :shock: :shock: :twisted: 8)
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Post by Julian Mayo » Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:37 pm

mlittle wrote:
sgd wrote:I hate Bernie!!
how coln't he not find a compromise for the sake of F1 and fans around the world, after all he's got from F1...

:furious: :furious: :( :alright: :evil:
For once I actually agree with you......... 8) 8) :shock: :shock: :shock:
Anyone want to put Bernie's picture on the dartboard over in the lounge?? :shock: :shock: :twisted: 8)
I've already put it on the firing range :evil:
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Post by <T-K> » Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:15 am

Julian Mayo wrote:
mlittle wrote:
sgd wrote:I hate Bernie!!
how coln't he not find a compromise for the sake of F1 and fans around the world, after all he's got from F1...

:furious: :furious: :( :alright: :evil:
For once I actually agree with you......... 8) 8) :shock: :shock: :shock:
Anyone want to put Bernie's picture on the dartboard over in the lounge?? :shock: :shock: :twisted: 8)
I've already put it on the firing range :evil:
Oh, was that what his picture was for?

Woops :oops:

I think I burned it already.... :twisted:

Go look in the F1 archives in the "I ruined F1 with the help of my friend Max" folder....there should be a spare picture there.....aswell as a few documents involving belgium and some pathetic technical regulations....
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Post by backmarker » Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:16 pm

Why doesn't Bernie just buy Belgium? I mean, he is rich enough, and then maybe we can live in the ideal F1 world where the SPA circuit isn't under threat every year!!!
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Post by JayVee » Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:35 pm

He is rich, true but it would be cheaper for him to build a SPA replica in another country outside Europe and not worry about EU rules otherwise he'll have to buy Europe and that maybe a bit more expensive :shock: :D
I'm back and yes supporting Alonso "The Cute" in the Ferrari!
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Post by Julian Mayo » Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:47 pm

JayVee wrote:He is rich, true but it would be cheaper for him to build a SPA replica in another country outside Europe and not worry about EU rules otherwise he'll have to buy Europe and that maybe a bit more expensive :shock: :D
NZ has some cheap real estate, and a nice English climate :lol:
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Post by rah » Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:38 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:a nice English climate :lol:
No such thing mate.
Ok, Lewis may win the WDC in 07, but Sato will beat him in 08.
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