2005 British Grand Prix

Richard T · 6 Jul 2005 at 08:14

Anyone seen...this

And Whats all this about Max??? Taken from the above link

On one side are teams determined to drag Formula One out of a culture that they say is being torn apart by greed and intimidation. On the other is Ecclestone, Formula One’s infamous promoter, who turned the sport into a millionaire’s paradise with a worldwide television audience, and Mosley, a patrician lawyer and son of Oswald, the former Fascist leader.

Is this true?

Firestar_3x · 6 Jul 2005 at 09:01

//Mike said:
Bit early for this thread isn't it Flib?!

So, is anyone going this year?

Yep i shall be going for the whole weekend, can't wait, just hope the weather holds up thats all, live updates from trackside taking my laptop and mobile

Mark

Richard T · 6 Jul 2005 at 09:41

Firestar_3x said:
Yep i shall be going for the whole weekend, can't wait, just hope the weather holds up thats all, live updates from trackside taking my laptop and mobile

Mark

Good stuff

You taking your camera as well??

Where are you sitting?

Firestar_3x · 6 Jul 2005 at 09:50

ashtray_head said:
Good stuff You taking your camera as well??

Where are you sitting?

Oh My Yes DSLR is deffo comming along for this ride, not sure where i'm sitting yet need a slowish corner where the fence aint in the way so much, any ideas anyone?

Mark

Richard T · 6 Jul 2005 at 09:55

Silverstone is surrounded by fences I'm afraid....

You need to get in a stand to get some extra height

Firestar_3x · 6 Jul 2005 at 10:59

Better pack the army issue wire cutters then

Richard T · 6 Jul 2005 at 11:23

Firestar_3x said:
Better pack the army issue wire cutters then

make sure you remember your nike's for when the marshalls chase you!!!!

Glaucus · 6 Jul 2005 at 11:28

ashtray_head said:
Anyone seen...this

great news, that looks like they delayed anythiong tills eptember incase they did walk out. I so hope the teams do set up a new championship if its for next year orr 2008 I hope they do it..

Dutch Guy · 6 Jul 2005 at 12:02

AcidHell2 said:
great news, that looks like they delayed anythiong tills eptember incase they did walk out. I so hope the teams do set up a new championship if its for next year orr 2008 I hope they do it..

I doubt the FIA will ban the teams, it will most likely be a fine

Firestar_3x · 6 Jul 2005 at 12:02

AcidHell2 said:
great news, that looks like they delayed anythiong tills eptember incase they did walk out. I so hope the teams do set up a new championship if its for next year orr 2008 I hope they do it..

I hope so to, F1 has been really pants these last x number of years, this year has been more entertaining but not as good as it used to be, with all those big names wanting to break away wonder what will happen, the teams could do anything perhaps turbos will come back in

Kol · 6 Jul 2005 at 13:39

Just had a call off my brother in law. He has a three day ticket and unfortunately can't make qualifying. Such a shame, looks like I have got to go

Coco · 6 Jul 2005 at 13:53

Mikol said:
Just had a call off my brother in law. He has a three day ticket and unfortunately can't make qualifying. Such a shame, looks like I have got to go

Nice one Mikol!

I'll be heading down with some mates on the Fri/Sat/Sunday from Hinckley!
What time are you going to set sail Saturday?

I really cant wait, weather looks to be decent as well, result!

Just a shame Kimi is 100% no doubt going to win the race!

Firestar_3x · 6 Jul 2005 at 14:10

Where you staying the weekend coco?

Coco · 6 Jul 2005 at 14:20

In my home town, Hinckley, about 40miles from Silverstone.

It looks to be a really good line-up of the other race disciplines throughout the long weekend, suddenly the ticket price feels a touch more justified!

Nozzer · 6 Jul 2005 at 14:29

The Porsche and Maserati races are always good to watch.

Firestar_3x · 6 Jul 2005 at 14:55

Yea, i just downloaded the PDF for the race schedule, (http://www.silverstone-circuit.co.uk/racecalendar/default.asp#F1) looks to be a packed 3 days, i was very sceptical of spending £135 but i figured this could be the last race at Silverstone so its worth it, £25 a night for camping n all

Makes me think how much of a bargain Oulton park was few weekends back, 50 for the whole weekend including camping

rpstewart · 6 Jul 2005 at 15:36

Remember why it's £135. That and the sale of pitches for retailers are the only sources of income that the BRDC has to finance the race. That has to fund the stewarding, temporary grandstands, policing and all the other infrastructure costs, oh and £8million to Bernie for the right to stage the race.

The TV rights, trackside advertising, race sponsorship etc all goes straight into the wee bowl-cutted gnome's pocket.

Flibster · 6 Jul 2005 at 16:09

Firestar_3x said:
i was very sceptical of spending £135 but i figured this could be the last race at Silverstone

We can only hope...

...that is is the last...

Simon/~Flibster

rpstewart · 6 Jul 2005 at 16:43

Last major open wheel race or just the last under the jurisdiction of the FIA?

Flibster · 6 Jul 2005 at 16:53

Both if at all possible.