Hockenheim in race to host axed Russian F1 GP?
Mar.15 - Hockenheim has put its hand up as a potential replacement venue for the axed Russian GP.
Actually, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has repeatedly expressed disappointment that, despite its automotive industry and deep Formula 1 history, Germany is not putting up the money for a grand prix at present.
But former driver Christian Danner, an ambassador for the German automobile club AvD, says the Hockenheimring has opened talks with F1.
"The initiative has been taken to get this grand prix back in Germany instead of Russia," he told Sport1.
However, he admitted the problem is a "financial" one.
"In Imola there was a huge discount and a three-year contract. That's what we want in Germany now," Danner added.
As for the Nurburgring, there are reports it could now be affected by sanctions against Russia - as the circuit is 99 percent owned by NR Holding, which is linked to Russian pharmaceutical billionaire Viktor Kharitonin.
Nonetheless, German F1 driver Sebastian Vettel told Auto Bild he would enjoy racing at the Nurburgring again.
"I won't be here forever - maybe this is the last chance," he said.
And fellow German Mick Schumacher added: "Formula 1 belongs in Germany, so it would be nice. My preference would be the Nurburgring."
The favourites to replace Sochi's axed Russian GP are Istanbul and Qatar.
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I vote for Istanbul. Love the track
If flavour of the month for the world is, don't mess with countries that are bad..! Then Hockenheim is a good choice, ok ok German past, but most countries in Europe have been Invaders in the past Inc Britain, but it would be good for F1 , if racing was back in Deutschland .
Germany is a nice thought, Turkey is a fun track, but Sandland has the $$$. See the future, folks, and buy some sandblockers.
Vote for Nirburgring here, but that won't ever happen, so Hockenheim.
No money in Germany. Seriously?????? ;)
Swede, my man, do a quick google of German economy. Now is not the time for guv' investments in sporting events. Private money or no F1. Sad but true. Sandland here we come.
Sorry ROR, they still have TONS of money. Don't be deceived.
Not as much as the Arabs tho, so yes we will slowly lose more and more of the world to the beauty of the desert (bleh) and the high moral values of the inhabitants.
Why do people keep mentioning European tracks to which teams use trucks for a weekend preceding a freight event despite this option being off for logistical reasons?
I'm apparently the only one who's got told about this from a person who works in F1.
Also, the last paragraph is slightly contradictory as it doesn't include Sepang.
This I already mentioned before, but Qatar is a no-go for climatical reasons + the fact this year specifically doesn't have Qatar GP in the first place for the World Cup as preparations would get distracted.
People seem to have forgotten these two aspects.
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