[vNZsk39B]

........until 2005: http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...30-661,00.html

A deal hs been struck to keep the race at Albert Park. "The deal is expected to include a move to later race start times -- probably about 5pm -- to attract a wider European television audience.

But it will not be a night race. "

[Casyimipist]

........until 2005: http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...30-661,00.html

A deal hs been struck to keep the race at Albert Park. "The deal is expected to include a move to later race start times -- probably about 5pm -- to attract a wider European television audience.

But it will not be a night race. "

........until 2005:
Let's go back to the future

[pageup85]

I just read this on crash.net. Great news.

[Diondra]

Excellent

[vNZsk39B]

Sorry!! Just heard on the telly that this has not been agreed by Bernie who still wants a night race.

[Colorostikse]

Verbal agreement?

Pssshhhh! I'm going back to bed.

[saerensenatljn]

Nothing's done guys.

Just some rumours...

[ZZtop]

........until 2005: http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...30-661,00.html

A deal hs been struck to keep the race at Albert Park. "The deal is expected to include a move to later race start times -- probably about 5pm -- to attract a wider European television audience.

But it will not be a night race. "

Good to hear that Albert Park looks likely to keep the GP but this rubbish about a later start... This is a World championship, not a European one.

Next thing you know there will be a stipulation that each race on the calendar must start at the same central European time, and the races will all end up taking place at Tilkedromes that all look much the same. It'll be like going into a MacDonalds...it doesn't matter where you are in the world, they look the same and serve the same food

[Toossehew]

Good to hear that Albert Park looks likely to keep the GP but this rubbish about a later start... This is a World championship, not a European one.

Amen to that!!!

[inhitoemits]

Why should Australia and NZ have that weird time zone?

[Tarrccrys]

Why should Australia and NZ have that weird time zone?

I know, crazy innit. You'd have thought, with all his gazillions, Bernie would heve had the countries moved round the globe a bit....

[NumStulpata]

Good to hear that Albert Park looks likely to keep the GP but this rubbish about a later start... This is a World championship, not a European one.

Next thing you know there will be a stipulation that each race on the calendar must start at the same central European time, and the races will all end up taking place at Tilkedromes that all look much the same. It'll be like going into a MacDonalds...it doesn't matter where you are in the world, they look the same and serve the same food

I agree too.

[FetMiddle]

I like Albert Park circuit. Perfect place for the start of the season, often creating some drama and chaos. So I feel positive about the news.

And about the time, when the race should take place... Well, personally I like, when races take place in the morning [Oz race could be a couple of hours later (starting 5:00 in our time zone), but for example Malaysian GP is in perfect time for me ]. It's good to wake up and start watching a race immediately without waiting for it until mid-day. IMO the mid-day option isn't very good as it halves the day and it's hard to have some greater plans for that day. If the race takes place in the morning, then fine - after having seen the race the rest of the day is 'free'.

[gennickhif]

I know, crazy innit. You'd have thought, with all his gazillions, Bernie would heve had the countries moved round the globe a bit....

HAHAHA... Techtonic plate movement is scheduled for the end of 2010... Aus and NZ will be shifted to the Atlantic to accomodate Europe AND America. No more 'weird time zones'. A bit late, I know, but Bernie's getting slow in his old age.

[saerensenatljn]

HAHAHA... Techtonic plate movement is scheduled for the end of 2010... Aus and NZ will be shifted to the Atlantic to accomodate Europe AND America.

oh, that would be AWESOME. Seriously, do you know how much that would save me in travel costs?

I say it time and time again, Australia is the perfect land to live in... only if was a bit closer to Europe

[vNZsk39B]

oh, that would be AWESOME. Seriously, do you know how much that would save me in travel costs?

I say it time and time again, Australia is the perfect land to live in... only if was a bit closer to Europe

Why don't you ski at Niseko instead? No queues and better powder.

[inhitoemits]

I know, crazy innit. You'd have thought, with all his gazillions, Bernie would heve had the countries moved round the globe a bit....

Human can't do that!

[pavlik]

this was never really in doubt just Bernie trying to weasel out more millions

[vNZsk39B]

It was on the new that negotiations have hit an impasse and that Bernie is insisting on a night GP which the Government here is refusing point blank. So, far from the other thread which I reported we will have a GP here until 2005, that appears now to be quite dead.

[vNZsk39B]

this was never really in doubt just Bernie trying to weasel out more millions

Maybe not!! I think we're buggered by Bernie!!