then at least some of my flapping isn't in vain
it's amazing how many don't notice the difference, particularly some very prominent drivers press officers. it's a very obvious sign of those who don't care about the quality of their work and their clients.
back on the missing out the uk thing, it will be very interesting to see whether they carry the momentum through to 2013, and what sort of people come back after a years break. will the... casual spectators have forgotten about it? it'll be interesting to see.
on the other hand hopefully it doesn't affect the involvement of some of the sponsors. the massive crowd at silverstone is a real draw, and a great example of how you can spread your message better on the ground with freebies and event association better than you can with a name on the side of a f1 car.