Formula1blog.com is reporting the Bernie Ecclestone has given the last hope of a British Grand Prix, the Silverstone race circuit, 2 days to sign, or… else? We’re not sure, it’ll probably get extended, like the Donington deal over and over, but hopefully the BRDC can pull their finger out and get the job done for all the UK fans. Ecclestone said,
“They say there is not much between us and them, so they should sign. Maybe they have lost their pen but if they don’t find it in the next day or two then that’s it.”
All we can hope is they do, as Bernie’s patience will likely run out soon.
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I am seriously worried when Ecclestone starts to throw his weight around with silly deadlines. The British GP has been a significant race for many seasons and is embedded in the history of F1. Its nonsense of Ecclestone to continually focus on it being a purely business driven decision. F1 is not short of money, despite the recession. Silverstone and its management should be treated with respect and a deal that is mutually beneficial should be sought, not F1 squeezing the last drop out of Silverstone. For Ecclestone to say “we dont need a British Grand Prix” shows an appalling lack of respect.