GPWC

[ActiveMS]

Originally Posted by Tone

Was it Ferrari Fans throwing things at the Ferraris?

From what I could see on TV, it certainly looked like it (but I was not there of course)

However, there was definite coverage of ferrari merchandised clad fans booing, hissing and giving the finger and one very disgruntled chap was interviewed by ITV.

F1 is bigger than Ferrari, and nothing showed this more than the fans who were there.

However, lets get back to topic in regards to the GPWC...........

[luke]

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

If you thought this weekend was a farce, the GPWC will be even worse.

And how exautly will get worse then last weekends race?

We won't know untill we see a GPWC race.

[chillibowl]

i was always under the impression the GPWC wanted to split because they want more money from f1 management, their problems with FIA is secondary as it is the FIA who uphold the concord agreement.

even if they break away wont they need the FIA to sanction and govern/administer the rules to any international series as they are the main link between national auto clubs (of which there can only be one per country). so logistically speaking, without the FIA there is no international racing so the GPWC teams fighting with fia only hurts their cause.

[Tone]

Im sure the FIA have said they would sanction the GWPC..

[xterra48]

Hello the FIA may be microsoft but there is also the ACO IMSA and probly many other bodies who would run it.

[TomS]

I think that the GPWC may be a step to far however think the way F1 is run should be looked at. I dont think that im in a position to comment as dont know all the ins and outs of how it is currently run however it is obvious it isnt working

[TomS]

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

We're going round in circles which have been debated on other threads - but Ferrari were quite right not to agree to a chicane.

They had tyres which lasted the distance - and won.

Michelin had tyres which didn't last - and scored no points.

Perfectly fair.

I do agree with you in principle and yes the bridgestone teams deserved the points etc. However if you had paid to fly out to Indy, the hotel, food and all the other stuff that goes with it including tickets would you still have this view after witnessing probably the most boring race at any race circuit all weekend?

[Dutton]

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

There was a full grid on the warm-up lap, so technically I was right.

That is scraping the barrel a bit....I am not, however, disputing the truth of it. It is just the teams were always going to do at least the formation lap I presumed, due to contractual obligations.

[rustyfan]

Those preaching for a split should look back ten years and see what happened to the once thriving north-american open-wheel scene.

GPWC might get off the ground, but it would never become as popular as Formula 1, and in the end it would be "just another open-wheel championship".

[Kicking-back]

Paul Stoddart's comments yesterday that he "sincerely hopes" the FIA Formula One World Championship is the way forward appear to be a good sign.

Maybe the USGP arguments will actually prove a uniting force.

[Skam85]

Originally Posted by TomS

after witnessing probably the most boring race at any race circuit all weekend?

What?! Hungary last year was more boring!

[Shoey]

Originally Posted by Skam85

What?! Hungary last year was more boring!

Yeah but Hungary's always boring.

[Dutton]

Hungary isn't ALWAYS "boring".

[Skam85]

I didn't see Ross Brawn eating banana at this GP, so it mustn't have been TOO bad!

[Shoey]

Originally Posted by Dutton

Hungary isn't ALWAYS "boring".

In recent years at least. Damon Hill's near Arrows win was probably the last time I can remember a entertaining race at Hungary. Sence then the finishing order is basicly qualifing minus retirements. If I've forgoten something please correct me.

[Dutton]

In the last 10 years, I thought 1995, 1997,1998, 2000 and 2003 weren't bad efforts.