Monza prepares plan B for life without F1 - boss
- Published on 20 Jan 2015 13:20
-
0
- By: Rob Veenstra
It then emerged shortly before Christmas that the new, so-called 'stability law' passing through parliament could cost Monza up to about EUR 20 million in tax exemptions. But Francesco Ferri, the new director of the Monza race organiser Sias, insists the famous circuit would survive even without formula one.
"2017 will arrive anyway, with or without Bernie Ecclestone," he is quoted by the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. "If we do not extend the contract that expires next year, we have prepared a 'plan B' for the maintenance of the circuit, a number of competitions and the development of complementary activities," Ferri insisted.
The report said F1 supremo Ecclestone is asking for about EUR 20 million per year for the new race fee. When asked about those demands, Ferri answered: "We look with great interest to the experience of the sponsor (Red Bull) who revived the Zeltweg circuit" in Austria. (GMM)
Trending news
-
Criticism of Formula 1 mounts: "The Netflix generation has won"
Criticism of the new Formula 1 rules continues to swell, and analyst Peter Windsor is not sparing the sport. Accordin...
18 Mar 2026 12:26 -
Ferrari expects more duels: "Teams taking updates to Miami"
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur expects Formula 1 teams to introduce their first major upgrade ...
18 Mar 2026 14:27 -
Alonso retired early in China: "I couldn't feel my hands and feet"
Fernando Alonso was forced to retire from the Chinese Grand Prix prematurely due to severe vibrations in his Aston Ma...
18 Mar 2026 15:29 -
Alonso: "I looked crazy ten years ago criticizing Honda"
Fernando Alonso believes his historical criticisms of Honda have finally been vindicated. While their current partner...
18 Mar 2026 17:31 -
Sainz on the Middle East situation: "I really hope for that"
Carlos Sainz Jr. has commented on the decision to temporarily scrap Formula 1 races in the Middle East. Due to ongoin...
18 Mar 2026 16:30
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Local time
-
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Local time
-
Friday
-
Saturday
-
Sunday
-
Friday
-
Saturday
-
Sunday
Test calendar
Circuit de Catalunya - Winter testing
Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing

Replies (0)
Login to reply