Mosley says British GP solution close

[FourWheelDrift]

Following on from Bernie's Formula One management meeting with the BRDC (Silverstone's landlords) Max Mosley has stated that there is only one issue holding up the whole Silverstone GP furure debate.

If the BRDC lower the rent of the circuit for the GP weekend Bernie and Octagon (who have the contract for the GP) would finance the necessary building work.

The BRDC charge £5million for the GP weekend alone, rather a lot for something they were given for free in the first place.

[bodo]

FourWheelDrift said:

The BRDC charge £5million for the GP weekend alone, rather a lot for something they were given for free in the first place.

How much is it to maintain a track like Silverstone per year, and to meet F1's requirements?

[FourWheelDrift]

bodo said:

FourWheelDrift said: The BRDC charge £5million for the GP weekend alone, rather a lot for something they were given for free in the first place. How much is it to maintain a track like Silverstone per year, and to meet F1's requirements?

Don't know, I was quoting what Max said. So he must have a point

[Steviebee]

What puzzles me is what exactly is going to cost £40m? I know the pit complex is going to be rebuilt but what else?

I went on Friday and had a good look round and really couldn't see the need for much more structural work.

[bodo]

FourWheelDrift said:

bodo said: FourWheelDrift said: The BRDC charge £5million for the GP weekend alone, rather a lot for something they were given for free in the first place. How much is it to maintain a track like Silverstone per year, and to meet F1's requirements? Don't know, I was quoting what Max said. So he must have a point

OK, in that case the question is directed to Max