Thailand to get it's own F1 Grand Prix?

[nookiebear]

It will never happen....................

Very True CoCo

[TBWG]

The proposed route for the track which will host Thailand’s round of the 2015 F1 season has been approved by the government.

Thailand Sports Authority governor Kanokphand Chulakase approved the layout, which is made up of streets around the Grand Palace, on Thursday according to the Bangkok Post.

The start and finish area will overlook the Chao Phraya River. “We may be able to build the main stands in the river,” said Chulakase, “It would also be convenient for transportation of equipment.” Seating for up to 150,000 spectators is planned around the course.

From the waterfront the cars will follow a clockwise route which takes in Ratchadamnoen Avenue which Mark Webber drove along in a demonstration run for Red Bull in 2010.

A final track layout will require formal approval from the FIA before the race takes place in two years’ time. Race organisers intend Thailand’s first grand prix to take place at night.


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[TBWG]

The GP of Thailand (or not)…
June 8, 2013 by Joe Saward
Bangkok’s chances of hosting a Formula One race have taken a major dive in recent days after the city’s Metropolitan Authority passed a rule banning car racing in the historic district of the city, because the area is a conservation zone. The City Planning Department told AFP that the legislation was not aimed at the F1 plan specifically and had been under discussion for some years. The dream is thus dead. It remains to be seen whether or not the Korean GP will be saved as a result.


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[CO-CO]

The GP of Thailand (or not)…
June 8, 2013 by Joe Saward
Bangkok’s chances of hosting a Formula One race have taken a major dive in recent days after the city’s Metropolitan Authority passed a rule banning car racing in the historic district of the city, because the area is a conservation zone. The City Planning Department told AFP that the legislation was not aimed at the F1 plan specifically and had been under discussion for some years. The dream is thus dead. It remains to be seen whether or not the Korean GP will be saved as a result.


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Snowball in Hell's chance in the first place !!

[nookiebear]

Just who is in charge??..........The government approves it,,,,,,,,,,The BMA OPPOSES IT!!

[DeputyDavid]

OH NO!

[TBWG]

Phuket named as alternate Thai venue


Phuket has been named as the likely venue for Thailand's first grand prix after racing in Bangkok was banned.

Thailand had hoped to run a street race through the capital Bangkok, however, those plans came to naught when a law was passed banning motor racing events in the inner city.

The country, though, is refusing to give up on a future in Formula One with Tourism and Sports Minister Somsak Pureesrisak revealing that they are considering Phuket as an alternate venue.

"I can confirm that we cannot hold a Grand Prix on Ratchadamnoen Avenue," Somsak told the Bangkok Post.

"The law, which took effect last month, prohibits a car racing event in inner Bangkok."

He added: "Phuket should be an ideal venue which meets our target to promote tourism.

"We still have time to prepare for the race.



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[nookiebear]

'Pie in the Sky'

[JasonNorin]

So, will it push through? Last I checked, the track route layout has been confirmed and approved by Thailand Sports Authority governor Kanokphand Chulakase. The final approval will be coming from the FIA. After that, no news has been heard so far. News source: http://www.dafabetsports.com/en/formula1