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Montreal demands peace before new F1 deal

Mon, 22 Jun 17:41:14 2009

Montreal's Mayor says the revival of the Canadian Grand Prix depends upon Formula One resolving its crisis.

Recent reports indicate Bernie Ecclestone is keen to reinstate the popular race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, but Gerald Tremblay insists that the price paid by Montreal promoters will not be pushed too high.

And according to the Canadian news agency CP, he insists a deal will not be done while the sport's ruling bodies are warring with its teams.

"In the moment we sign an agreement with Bernie Ecclestone, we want to be assured that the situation is under control," Mayor Tremblay said.

Even when peace is in sight, he said any race contract would include a clause stipulating that the ‘big teams will be in Montreal’.

Tremblay is optimistic a new deal can be struck, despite relations hitting a low after the final event in 2008. He indicated the ‘mood’ has now changed. "I think the teams want to come back," he claimed.

 

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  1. the hamster slapping will continue where ever we go.

    From Burt, on Tue 23 Jun 10:58AM

  2. Most certainly TVs and circuits want to be where the­ big teams are. This is a glamourous sport. Anyone, with­ brain, will know that majority of the fans will follow­ Ferrari, Mclaren, Renault, BMW and Toyota (to some­ extend). Even Red Bull and Brawns have attracted large­ number of fans as they have proven they can compete­ with the big teams. At the end of the day, even top­ drivers want to drive for big teams too. Every racing­ drivers wish to drive for Ferrari if possible and­ opportunity arise.

    From ferraribeng, on Tue 23 Jun 9:23AM

  3. According to Martin Whitmarsh, Quite a few circuits AND­ TV companies have contacted FOTA regarding hosting FOTA­ races rather than FIA's series.....Nice one!
    Looks­ well for FOTA when they actively seek these sources!

    From Walking quiet, on Tue 23 Jun 5:56AM

  4. MONTREAL = PERFECT FOR FOTA

    Don't go FIA + Bernie­ Montreal !!!

    From sabbud, on Tue 23 Jun 2:07AM

  5. If I were that guy, I'd wait and see what happens­ with this whole FIA-FOTA soap opera @#$%. Then­ he'll sign on (if there is a split) on the more­ attractive league.

    From Manny Z the Wolf Warrior, on Mon 22 Jun 11:20PM

  6. Just last year Bernie dropped Montreal from the­ schedule and now he is KEEN to have the race­ back.....WTF Down with the poison dwarf!!

    I love it,­ now Montreal has some negotiating power and THEY can­ put stipulations into the contract. Oh how the tables­ are turning. Keep it up FOTA and you'll break­ Bernie's back yet.

    From chris_s, on Mon 22 Jun 10:22PM

  7. perhaps all the circuits should point this out

    From Ellie, on Mon 22 Jun 9:44PM
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    Your right number 1 red ears.

    From Ape, on Mon 22 Jun 8:38PM

  9. I think he asked for all the right things. But hes­ talking to the wrong guy!

    From Walking quiet, on Mon 22 Jun 7:05PM

  10. Seems the prudent way to proceed with the current state­ of the FIA!! The big teams are the draw......Dave K.

    From mrrat1ssj, on Mon 22 Jun 6:49PM

  11. Hold back Montreal .FOTA might be a better bet

    From Rick Moth, on Mon 22 Jun 6:26PM
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    Montreal demands? Sort of like Serbia demanding.

    From Red Ears, on Mon 22 Jun 5:53PM
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