The F1 ringmaster, Bernie Eccelstone, has said that he would like to extend the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuits contract as it expires in 2015.
The circuit that surrounds the Albert Park lake was first introduced onto the F1 calendar in 1996 and will be the opening Grand Prix on the 17th of March. However, the local government and some resident groups have questioned renewing the contract because of the cost to the taxpayer.
[LEFT_IMG=4f620b7367cdae51ce96c1d2700bb54f80e72c6623005][/LEFT_IMG]The government havent said yet if they are interested in renewing the contract, but Bernie Ecclestone seems happy to do so.
The 82 year old said, We hope were going to be in Melbourne forever. Were happy with Melbourne and Id be happy to sign a 50-year contract. We dont have a problem with Melbourne.
I understand we do get a little bit of criticism. I dont know why. You start wondering are we really wanted in Melbourne?
It appears to be [wanted] now; whenever these sorts of things happen Im told, Dont be silly about that, its just one or two people making a noise. Were happy for Formula One to be there.
Before the 1996 season, the Australian Grand Prix was staged at the Adelaide Circuit. Other circuits have shown an interest in taking the Grand Prix from Melbourne.
We get proposals from other parts, but were happy in Melbourne, Ecclestone continued.
Everybody loves Australia and loves Australian people, and its good to be there and Melbourne, in itself, is a nice place.
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