This is what I have heard. Wasn't sure if it was the real reason or not.
2007-09-04 16:39:06 · 8 answers · asked by freethinker 2 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ Formula One
That wa s not really the problem. To begin with, the US GP at Indy is not a money maker. There aren't enough fans who fill up the seats there so why bother running a GP? US has never ever really been a country that is F1-crazy anyway. Plus, there are other countries with a potential F1 market. So it is very logical to drop the US Gp to make way for these new markets.
Then, there was the 2005 US GP fiasco. More fans than usual had turned up for what promised to be a great race but ended up disappointed when only 6 cars started. That has tarnished the image of the sport (in US) at least. People just won't show up anymore after that disappointment.
2007-09-05 16:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by purpleCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sure that isnt the only reason. Yeah the US GP had huge numbers, but seeing empty seats was probably one reason (not good for TV). The other probably being the 2005 US GP.
I do think the US will be back in the F1 picture in time, but other than Indy, I dont think there really is a F1 ready facility. There defently are tracks that can be F1 ready given the proper improvements, and thats why I think there will be one again. A track will want the glamor of hosting a F1 race.
2007-09-05 02:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by martin_rulz6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money was part of it. "F1 does not need the US"="give me more money". I think pressure from the constructors will eventually mean there will be a US Grand Prix again. If there was a race at Watkin's Glen a week after Montreal a lot of people would attend both.
2007-09-05 12:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money was pretty much the main reason that the USGP is no longer on the calendar, but I heard he wanted more than 40 million to host the race!
2007-09-05 20:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by f1angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money may be the bottom line, but in this case i doubt it. After the problems in 2005, why would anyone want to go to a race there. Formula 1 has enough problems in the USA, to begin with.
2007-09-04 23:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by mike the dj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they left because the fans wouldn't come out after what happened a few years ago with only a few guys running. It has been shaky since then.
2007-09-05 00:42:14 · answer #6 · answered by de4eva_afan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had heard $30 million, but money is what it came down to.
2007-09-04 23:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by Mearn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money was one of the reasons.
2007-09-05 05:55:29 · answer #8 · answered by , 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋