Canadian Grand Prix back on F1 calendar
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Canadian Grand Prix back on F1 calendar
Canadian Grand Prix back on F1 calendar
WebPosted Wed Oct 15 13:10:49 2003
CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Canadian Grand Prix was reinstated on the 2004 Formula One calendar at a meeting of the governing body's World Motor Sport Council on Wednesday.
The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) issued a revised calendar with Montreal included as an additional 18th race, to be held on June 13 before the U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis on June 20.
The decision comes a day after F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone asked the FIA for more time before releasing this year's F1 schedule in an effort to save the Canadian Grand Prix.
For now, the June 13th date is a temporary one and according to the FIA is "subject to a satisfactory financial agreement with competing teams regarding the absence of tobacco sponsorship."
It is believed as much as $20 million US will be needed to compensate F1's 10 teams, many which rely heavily on tobacco advertising.
The F1, citing the Canadian government's anti-tobacco laws, removed the Montreal race from its calendar this summer, but left open the possibility the event could be reinstated.
The new laws, which were officially adopted on Oct. 1, prohibit tobacco companies from sponsoring sporting and cultural events.
News of the race's reinstatement is great news for Montreal. The event draws hundreds of thousands of tourists and brings in about $80 million annually to the city's economy.
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WebPosted Wed Oct 15 13:10:49 2003
CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The Canadian Grand Prix was reinstated on the 2004 Formula One calendar at a meeting of the governing body's World Motor Sport Council on Wednesday.
The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) issued a revised calendar with Montreal included as an additional 18th race, to be held on June 13 before the U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis on June 20.
The decision comes a day after F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone asked the FIA for more time before releasing this year's F1 schedule in an effort to save the Canadian Grand Prix.
For now, the June 13th date is a temporary one and according to the FIA is "subject to a satisfactory financial agreement with competing teams regarding the absence of tobacco sponsorship."
It is believed as much as $20 million US will be needed to compensate F1's 10 teams, many which rely heavily on tobacco advertising.
The F1, citing the Canadian government's anti-tobacco laws, removed the Montreal race from its calendar this summer, but left open the possibility the event could be reinstated.
The new laws, which were officially adopted on Oct. 1, prohibit tobacco companies from sponsoring sporting and cultural events.
News of the race's reinstatement is great news for Montreal. The event draws hundreds of thousands of tourists and brings in about $80 million annually to the city's economy.
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Re: Canadian Grand Prix back on F1 calendar (Big Phat R)
you know i didnt realize the hosting city would have to compensate the team for the lost tobacco advertising. not sure how i feel about that, just interesting.
and its still temporary decision. i find it more newsworthy that the behrain event will have certain regulations like dress code (no skimpy ladies outfits, no mens shorts) and no alcohol, including champagne!
edi: oops, nevermind, im confusing MotoGP news with F1. its the MotoGP event at Qatar that will be "censored". itd be interesting if Behrain event tho follows also or not.
and its still temporary decision. i find it more newsworthy that the behrain event will have certain regulations like dress code (no skimpy ladies outfits, no mens shorts) and no alcohol, including champagne!
edi: oops, nevermind, im confusing MotoGP news with F1. its the MotoGP event at Qatar that will be "censored". itd be interesting if Behrain event tho follows also or not.
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