F1 Commissioner declares Las Vegas as permanent host city
Feb.10 - Formula 1 should stay in Las Vegas forever, according to a commissioner of the local jurisdiction Clark County.
Commissioner Jim Gibson is quoted by the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf as saying a three-year deal has been agreed with the local Liberty Media-linked promoters for an annual race including the fabled 'Strip'.
"We decided that there is room for a contract extension through at least 2032," he also said.
"After that time, I am sure that our successors will see how great and meaningful Formula 1 is and will strive for an eternal partnership," Gibson added.
Las Vegas, to host the first edition in November, is now one of three Formula 1 races in the United States - building on the growing popularity of the sport in North America.
Christian Horner, having launched Red Bull's 2023 F1 campaign in New York, thinks there might even be room for a fourth US-based race in future.
"A race in the Big Apple, what a spectacle that would be," said the team boss.
"We've got other North American races as well with Montreal, and there's certainly demand for it, so why not?"
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No Christian, three races in a single country & five overall in North America are more than enough.
Five?
C'mon, Shrop', look at the colonies map that I sent you. Both Mexico and Canada are part of North America. That makes five. Or am I missing some clever Shropism?
To point, this guy, Jim Gibson, is a county commissioner and lifelong pol' with tourism as his focal point. What do we think that he might say to journos?
Quite right too, i checked it on that map you sent me, I'm still thinking of what to send you as a present, its got to be something you really really want.. perhaps something F1 related for 2023?
Nice poster. Of the 2023 world champ?
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The Netflix- "Drive to Survive' series has increased the perception and popularity of F1. Liberty has enlarged the race schedule to include both the "historic" tracks eg Monaco, Spa, Silverstone and new tracks.
It is critical that the significant detail is not ignored - its F1 MOTOR RACING.
The new tracks in the schedule need to proper tracks eg Austin, Texas- not cars sliding around a Stadium car park. Also, the grid walk should exclude the presence of "celebrities" seeking publicity , with nil interest in the racing.
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