Donington Park: The Revival
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Even if the government did step in and help silverstone, wouldn't make a slightest bit of difference as Bernie dosn't want to deal with the BRDC.... unless the government bought Silverstone, which won't happen 
Best bet for a British GP is one of two things, Donnington actually pulling off some sort of miracle and hosting the race, or a London GP.
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Best bet for a British GP is one of two things, Donnington actually pulling off some sort of miracle and hosting the race, or a London GP.
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(For London GP) The tricky part is that the GP would be held during a normal weekday most likely during rush hour. Cars aren't expected to complete more than 3 laps before the F1 race time limit is reached and starting position is vital .
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/11/2009 06:02PM by Guimengo.
.Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/11/2009 06:02PM by Guimengo.
Guimengo Wrote:
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> (For London GP) The tricky part is that the GP
> would be held during a normal weekday most likely
> during rush hour. Cars aren't expected to complete
> more than 3 laps before the F1 race time limit is
> reached and starting position is vital.
lol,
kimi lewis and Fernando all fighting it out at 5pm on the north circular. i reckon theres a few people who'd pay to see that.
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> (For London GP) The tricky part is that the GP
> would be held during a normal weekday most likely
> during rush hour. Cars aren't expected to complete
> more than 3 laps before the F1 race time limit is
> reached and starting position is vital
.lol,
kimi lewis and Fernando all fighting it out at 5pm on the north circular. i reckon theres a few people who'd pay to see that.
bazza_racer Wrote:
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> Just found this:
>
> British Grand Prix venue “disappointingly
> weak,” says Cabe
> 19 January, 2009
>
> By Dan Stewart
>
> Redevelopment of Donnington Park for Formula 1
> races slammed by design watchdog
>
> The proposed redevelopment of Donnington Park to
> become a venue for the Formula 1 British Grand
> Prix has been comprehensively slammed by Cabe.
>
> The government design watchdog labelled the plans
> “disappointingly weak,” and said the scheme
> reflects a “poor understanding of the site and
> the opportunities it offers.”
>
> German motor-racing design specialists Tilke have
> drawn up the plans for the Derby-based circuit,
> but Cabe has emphatically failed to support the
> new scheme.
>
> In its design review, Cabe criticised the scope of
> the masterplan, the landscape strategy, and the
> absence of a consistent design idea running
> through the site.
>
Firstly, it's spelt Donington not Donnington, secondly i'm more inclined to believe that Tilke has a more informed idea about what is required than Cabe, who has exactly how much experience when it comes to track design?
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> Just found this:
>
> British Grand Prix venue “disappointingly
> weak,” says Cabe
> 19 January, 2009
>
> By Dan Stewart
>
> Redevelopment of Donnington Park for Formula 1
> races slammed by design watchdog
>
> The proposed redevelopment of Donnington Park to
> become a venue for the Formula 1 British Grand
> Prix has been comprehensively slammed by Cabe.
>
> The government design watchdog labelled the plans
> “disappointingly weak,” and said the scheme
> reflects a “poor understanding of the site and
> the opportunities it offers.”
>
> German motor-racing design specialists Tilke have
> drawn up the plans for the Derby-based circuit,
> but Cabe has emphatically failed to support the
> new scheme.
>
> In its design review, Cabe criticised the scope of
> the masterplan, the landscape strategy, and the
> absence of a consistent design idea running
> through the site.
>
Firstly, it's spelt Donington not Donnington, secondly i'm more inclined to believe that Tilke has a more informed idea about what is required than Cabe, who has exactly how much experience when it comes to track design?
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One of the architects behind the new Donington Park grand prix circuit has promised that the revised layout will provide excellent racing.
Donington has won the contract to host the British GP from 2010, replacing long-time host Silverstone.
The Leicestershire track is undergoing a major revamp to bring it up to modern Formula 1 standards, with an all-new pit area on what is currently the back straight, leading into a fast kink and a long run down to the Melbourne Hairpin.
There is also a new plunging loop onto the infield, which includes a tightening left-hand bend..
Peter Wahl, who is a partner in Hermann Tilke's circuit design group, is confident that the new track will provide both a suitable challenge and plenty of action.
"The long straight will be very fast, but then it goes into a slow hairpin and I believe that will create the perfect overtaking place, and that is what we need, more overtaking, more excitement," he said.
"There is the new piece on the circuit infield, and that will be demanding and exciting.
"It goes downhill steeply and into a left-hander - the drivers will feel the high pressure there, and then they will have to accelerate back uphill."
Wahl said that Tilke and his colleagues had been careful to preserve Donington's character and heritage.
"Donington presented a big challenge - there are the big spectator banks, the tradition of the flowing downhill section at Craner Curves to the Old Hairpin, the racing through what is like a country garden, but then we have to provide the new sections," he said.
"We had a lot of fun - Herman is a racing driver so we added many features and are confident that the new circuit will be very good.
"It has been a task for us to maintain the tradition of the circuit with the necessary new designs but we have done it in such a way that it will be as interesting as when Ayrton Senna won the 1993 Grand Prix of Europe there in 1993, and that was the best race ever."
Despite some scepticism over Donington's chances of being ready in time for next year's race, Wahl said he had no concerns.
"I am confident that everything will be delivered on time - we Germans and British have a similar mentality when it comes to doing things and (Donington boss) Simon Gillett is good - we have a friendship and have worked strongly together," he said.
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Donington has won the contract to host the British GP from 2010, replacing long-time host Silverstone.
The Leicestershire track is undergoing a major revamp to bring it up to modern Formula 1 standards, with an all-new pit area on what is currently the back straight, leading into a fast kink and a long run down to the Melbourne Hairpin.
There is also a new plunging loop onto the infield, which includes a tightening left-hand bend..
Peter Wahl, who is a partner in Hermann Tilke's circuit design group, is confident that the new track will provide both a suitable challenge and plenty of action.
"The long straight will be very fast, but then it goes into a slow hairpin and I believe that will create the perfect overtaking place, and that is what we need, more overtaking, more excitement," he said.
"There is the new piece on the circuit infield, and that will be demanding and exciting.
"It goes downhill steeply and into a left-hander - the drivers will feel the high pressure there, and then they will have to accelerate back uphill."
Wahl said that Tilke and his colleagues had been careful to preserve Donington's character and heritage.
"Donington presented a big challenge - there are the big spectator banks, the tradition of the flowing downhill section at Craner Curves to the Old Hairpin, the racing through what is like a country garden, but then we have to provide the new sections," he said.
"We had a lot of fun - Herman is a racing driver so we added many features and are confident that the new circuit will be very good.
"It has been a task for us to maintain the tradition of the circuit with the necessary new designs but we have done it in such a way that it will be as interesting as when Ayrton Senna won the 1993 Grand Prix of Europe there in 1993, and that was the best race ever."
Despite some scepticism over Donington's chances of being ready in time for next year's race, Wahl said he had no concerns.
"I am confident that everything will be delivered on time - we Germans and British have a similar mentality when it comes to doing things and (Donington boss) Simon Gillett is good - we have a friendship and have worked strongly together," he said.
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Drove past Donnington today in the car and I must admit, I didn't realise it until I saw the sign at the gates. It's completely anonymous in the countryside, but to be fair though, it's directly next to East Midlands airport and only about 12 miles from Nottingham. I hope the roads are improved by next year though as they're not in that good condition, quite narrow and windy country lanes and perfect for traffic jams.
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bazza_racer Wrote:
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> Fincent,
> Supposedly the only way to the circuit on race day
> will be via public transport and park an ride
> services.
Lol! RIP F1 in the UK then
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> Fincent,
> Supposedly the only way to the circuit on race day
> will be via public transport and park an ride
> services.
Lol! RIP F1 in the UK then
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Liverpool Waterfront Circuit (WIP)
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