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PostPosted: 2008-07-04 11:03:55
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula one/7489662.stm

But it will need a huge overhaul to come up to F1s standards.

I wonder if the changes for F1 will affect MotoGP in any way. I assume
bigger & better run-off areas so spectators will be pushed further away.

Anything else?
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PostPosted: 2008-07-04 12:35:13
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula one/7489662.stm
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> But it will need a huge overhaul to come up to F1s standards.
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> I wonder if the changes for F1 will affect MotoGP in any way. I assume
> bigger & better run-off areas so spectators will be pushed further away.
>

and in the same week, reports that Donny will lose MotoGP.
what to believe eh?
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Beav
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PostPosted: 2008-07-04 17:47:57
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CT wrote in message
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula one/7489662.stm
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> But it will need a huge overhaul to come up to F1s standards.
>
> I wonder if the changes for F1 will affect MotoGP in any way. I assume
> bigger & better run-off areas so spectators will be pushed further away.

Fewer entrances and exits along with fewer working bogs and showers.

Should see the end of GP racing in this country.


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PostPosted: 2008-07-04 17:49:12
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Vass wrote in message
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> CT wrote in message
> news:xn0fsa1yz7wr60008@news.individual.net...
>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula one/7489662.stm
>>
>> But it will need a huge overhaul to come up to F1s standards.
>>
>> I wonder if the changes for F1 will affect MotoGP in any way. I assume
>> bigger & better run-off areas so spectators will be pushed further away.
>>
>
> and in the same week, reports that Donny will lose MotoGP.
> what to believe eh?

Well its only a consideration that MotoGp may go to Silverstone, but its
for definite that GP is going to Donington. Next stop, no F1 racing over
here

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ginge
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PostPosted: 2008-07-04 18:51:05
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On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:47:57 +0100, Beav
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>fewer working bogs and showers.

given most of Doningtons bogs arrive on the back of a lorry Im not
sure this is true.


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Pip Luscher
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PostPosted: 2008-07-04 19:14:25
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On 4 Jul 2008 11:03:55 GMT, CT wrote:

>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula one/7489662.stm
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>But it will need a huge overhaul to come up to F1s standards.
>
>I wonder if the changes for F1 will affect MotoGP in any way. I assume
>bigger & better run-off areas so spectators will be pushed further away.
>
>Anything else?

Higher prices at a guess.

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Pete M
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PostPosted: 2008-07-04 19:52:23
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CT wrote:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula one/7489662.stm
>
> But it will need a huge overhaul to come up to F1s standards.
>
> I wonder if the changes for F1 will affect MotoGP in any way. I assume
> bigger & better run-off areas so spectators will be pushed further away.
>
> Anything else?

I suspect that MotoGP will head to Silverstone, and that Donington will
get a major revamp.

Suits me, Donington is close enough to not be a pain in the arse to get to.

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GungaDan
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PostPosted: 2008-07-04 12:47:53
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On Jul 4, 12:03 pm, CT wrote:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula one/7489662.stm
>
> But it will need a huge overhaul to come up to F1s standards.
>
> I wonder if the changes for F1 will affect MotoGP in any way. I assume
> bigger & better run-off areas so spectators will be pushed further away.
>
> Anything else?

I was amazed to hear this. Despite the fact Silverstones a bit of a
dump I think its more suited to F1 and has greater potential for
development simply because its a much bigger site. Basically, I dont
think F1 will work very well at Donington (straight too short, track
too narrow) and it will probably ruin the circuit for club events.


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