Race to the right ferry
The future of Formula 1 racing in the UK looks to be increasingly bleak.
Donington, the intended venue for 2010’s UK Formula 1 race, is in economic difficulty – the most news-worthy last month when the track’s owner began legal proceedings, against the race promoter, for unpaid rent of more than £2 million.
The race at Donington will only go ahead if the substantial £100 million refurbishment of the course is completed by March 2010, the race’s prospects certainly seem in jeopardy.
F1 CEO, Bernie Ecclestone, has said on various occasions that if the Donington race circuit is not finished, the race will go elsewhere. And Bernie has made it clear that he means another country, not a different UK-based course.
That would bring an end to the Great British Grand Prix which, along with the Italian stage, is the longest running Grand Prix stage.
Race enthusiasts can still watch the British Touring Car Championship, MotoGP and A1GP, race fans may have to look further afield for a big event steeped in history.
The Le Mans endurance race ticks that box, with an with a relaxed mood and over 80 years of racing predigree. The race already attracts thousands of British race fans every year to watch racing throughout the day and night.
Of course the only problem is that the race is in France. However, travelling is quick and easy, with various Plymouth channel ferries making the trip every day.
So despite the disappointment of the Great British Grand Prix apparently disappearing into the history books after 2009, there are many events to keep race fans entertained.
For those looking to the past the UK is famous for classic, veteran and heritage shows across the country in England, Scotland and Wales so there is no shortage or cars to view although not moving as fast as F1
