No F1 event to be hosted at Indianapolis track for now
Jul.12 - Indianapolis is dropping off Formula 1's race radar "for the foreseeable future".
Earlier, it appeared that the F1-style infield circuit of the fabled Motor Speedway - scene of the annual Indy 500 - might return to the calendar thanks to the sport's interest in hosting more races in the US.
New venue owner Roger Penske, a former F1 team owner, was championing the idea, declaring last year that he was looking into opportunities for a grand prix in "2021, 2022 or 2023".
But he has now told the Indianapolis Star newspaper: "I don't see Formula 1 (here) for the foreseeable future.
"Sure, if there's an opportunity for us, but we haven't had any serious discussions right now. I've talked with (Stefano Domenicali) personally and we would like to run it, but I think it's going to come down to the economics.
"We have to be stable, and then you'd invest in hosting one. It's not all about getting a sponsor but about how it all fits within the total package," Penske added.
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Repeat after me, RP ain't buying in to the F1 price gouge. Way too smart for that gobbledegook.
whats he doing heres an article dated 11th July saying he'd be only to happy to hold f1 there, sort him out Ror will you
Roger Penske, owner of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, still sees F1 potential for his venue despite the introduction of the Miami Grand Prix.
Next season, following two years in which the Formula 1 schedule has been badly affected by the pandemic, a second race in the United States will appear on the regular calendar.
This will be on the new street circuit in Miami and is likely to place in early summer, making a North American double-header with the Canadian Grand Prix, while the United States GP at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas is likely to remain in its October slot.
But although there are venues in Europe, Asia and Africa clamouring to be part of the F1 roster, Penske is hoping Indianapolis could yet return.
It was dropped after the 2007 staging, two years on from when a series of tyre blowouts that caused crashes in practice and qualifying meant 14 drivers on Michelin rubber withdrew from the race at the end of the parade lap.
Indianapolis does, of course, host the Indy500, and Penske, who purchased both the venue and the IndyCar series in 2019, thinks the two single-seater categories could both be accommodated at the ‘Brickyard’.
Asked how Formula 1 is different to IndyCar for the circuit’s audience, Penske, quoted by GP Fans, said: “It’s maybe a different demographic.
“We get a lot of international people coming to Formula 1. Circuit of the Americas was always very successful and now the race in Miami. It will be terrific.
“We hope to maybe have a Formula 1 race at Indianapolis because we have an FIA-certified track there, so we will see.
“The last time they were there they had the tyre problems. We would love to have one at Indianapolis, but we will see.”
$$$, Shrop', $$$. He'll keep teasing to maintain viability, but Liberty will have to get real with the pricing. Great if it happens. Parking lot race in Miami is a farce, good place for an Fe race. COTA can load the stands with concert goers but 75% of them think that Formula One is a gluten free baby formula. Too bad, it's really a pretty cool track.
ahhhhh well, that wont happen re the doll will it, thats so funny baby milk , or baby milf formula, either way roll on SS raining like hell here today, but SS weathers looking 24deg .26deg. 25deg with 0% rain should be a good one
counting down 4 to go and counting
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