(© Ben Johnston 2010)
Former Formula One team owner Giancarlo Minardi has
confirmed that he fears for the future of the Italian Grand Prix after the axe
fell on the 2015 German Grand Prix.
The Italian Grand Prix in Monza has been a permanent feature
of the Formula One calendar for many years and is also the home race of Ferrari
who are the sports longest serving constructor. Despite the fact that the
Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 Team won the Constructors championship last season the
German Grand Prix was cut from this year’s calendar despite the fact that
Mercedes offered to support the event with financial backing.
Minardi has called on the Italian government to get involved
to help the Monza circuit extend its Formula One contract with FOM.
The circuit is in need of some upgrading and Minardi
believes that the government needs to look at what the event brings to the
region. The Tifosi are some of the most passionate fans in Formula One.
Following Sebastian Vettel’s victory for Scuderia Ferrari last weekend race
organisers revealed that they have seen an increase in ticket sales for this year’s
event.
When you think of Formula One, Minardi said you think of
Monza, Silverstone and jewel in the Formula One calendar Monte Carlo.
The atmosphere at the Italian Grand Prix is always amazing
and if the Italian Grand Prix in Monza is axed when its contract runs out at
the end of next season, fans will surely be upset if that happens. Ferrari may
also have something to say if the event is axed as this is something that
Formula One Supremo Bernie Ecclestone has refused to rule out.
© Ben Johnston 2015
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