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If this break-series REALLY does hit the streets, the money-cockroach Bernie won't be far behind. Wherever there's money Bernie isn't far-off. Once he realizes CDC is dead he'll be looking to make a comeback; he's that kind of guy.
Venues for an alternate series would be easy to come by in this economy. FIA be damned, the circuit owners want butts in their seats. Given the number of Middle East investors in the series, Dubai et al will be in the mix. Not so sure about Bahrain/Turkey/KL. Lausitzring has already come out supporting a race there. You KNOW Tony George would like to break-it-off in Bernie's azz. Montreal: you bet. Magny Cours, for sure. Mugelo: does what Ferrari wants.
That's 6 circuits right off the top of my pointy little head. Only need 12 for a viable first-year series. No sweat. TV rights ? The IRL worked out their package in 3 months last year so it's not an insurmountable problem. Course workers could be a problem, but should the FOTA hire their own professional corner-workers and bring them along to each race (expensive for the first year, but do-able) they could work around the FIA all together. God knows the sport has needed professional stewards for years. No better time than now.
It would take a 24/7 schedule, but the entire shebang is do-able. Problem is they can't afford to waffle about trying to get FIA/CDC to reconsider. The longer they wait the less tenable their position is.
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