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F1 bosses disappointed with turnout, question Monza’s future
Date published: September 14 2021 - Michelle Foster
Max Verstappen drives by the grandstands. Italy September 2021
Failing to attract big crowds to the race, despite it being Ferrari’s
home event, F1 bosses admit the Italian GP’s place on the grid is not guaranteed.
Formula 1 was back at Monza this past weekend, the circuit playing host
to the Italian Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo clinched the victory ahead of Lando Norris as Max
Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crashed out.
The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, to give it its full name, has been on
the calendar since the very beginning of the Formula 1 World
Championship back in 1950, only relinquishing the race in 1980 to Imola.
The ‘Temple of Speed’ is a favourite amongst the driver but, for various reasons, attendance numbers have fallen in recent years.
This year ticket sales were lower than expected with just 16,000 sold
for race day.
High ticket prices, poor promotion and doing away with grass seating are believed to be the main causes although one cannot discount the Ferrari effect with the Scuderia struggling, having not won a Drivers’ title
since 2007.
It begs the question whether Monza has a future on the Formula 1 calendar.
FIA president, and former Ferrari team boss, Jean Todt says he is unsure.
Charles Leclerc with Monza fans. Italy September 2021.
Check all the latest 2021 teamwear via the official Formula 1 store
“Why so little public in Monza? During Friday’s qualifying I was disappointed looking at the stands,” Todt told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I would be disappointed if there wasn’t at least one race in Italy on the Formula 1 calendar for the next few years.
“But it is a question to ask Stefano Domenicali.”
Domenicali’s answer wasn’t very encouraging.
“We are discussing with the organisers precisely to understand how to relaunch the grand prix,” said the Formula 1 CEO and former Ferrari team.
“I find it hard to think of an F1 without Monza, but events are also business and there must be an economic return that justifies them.”
Monza is certain of its Formula 1 future until the end of 2024 having
signed a new five-year contract back in 2019.
Speaking at the time, then F1 chief Chase Carey said: “This is one of
four grands prix that were part of the 1950 championship and still
features in the calendar and along with the British Grand Prix, it is
the only one to have been held every year since then.
“History, speed and passion are words that motorsport fans associate
with Monza.”
That association may not be enough to save Monza unless fans start
attending the grand prix.
from https://www.planetf1.com/news/f1-bosses-question-monzas-future/
F1 bosses disappointed with turnout, question Monza’s future Date published: September 14 2021 - Michelle Foster
Max Verstappen drives by the grandstands. Italy September 2021
Failing to attract big crowds to the race, despite it being Ferrari’s
home event, F1 bosses admit the Italian GP’s place on the grid is not guaranteed.
Formula 1 was back at Monza this past weekend, the circuit playing host
to the Italian Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo clinched the victory ahead of Lando Norris as Max
Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crashed out.
The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, to give it its full name, has been on
the calendar since the very beginning of the Formula 1 World
Championship back in 1950, only relinquishing the race in 1980 to Imola.
The ‘Temple of Speed’ is a favourite amongst the driver but, for various reasons, attendance numbers have fallen in recent years.
This year ticket sales were lower than expected with just 16,000 sold
for race day.
High ticket prices, poor promotion and doing away with grass seating are believed to be the main causes although one cannot discount the Ferrari effect with the Scuderia struggling, having not won a Drivers’ title
since 2007.
It begs the question whether Monza has a future on the Formula 1
calendar.
FIA president, and former Ferrari team boss, Jean Todt says he is
unsure.
Charles Leclerc with Monza fans. Italy September 2021.
Check all the latest 2021 teamwear via the official Formula 1 store
“Why so little public in Monza? During Friday’s qualifying I was disappointed looking at the stands,” Todt told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I would be disappointed if there wasn’t at least one race in Italy on the Formula 1 calendar for the next few years.
“But it is a question to ask Stefano Domenicali.”
Domenicali’s answer wasn’t very encouraging.
“We are discussing with the organisers precisely to understand how to relaunch the grand prix,” said the Formula 1 CEO and former Ferrari
team.
“I find it hard to think of an F1 without Monza, but events are also business and there must be an economic return that justifies them.”
Monza is certain of its Formula 1 future until the end of 2024 having
signed a new five-year contract back in 2019.
Speaking at the time, then F1 chief Chase Carey said: “This is one of
four grands prix that were part of the 1950 championship and still
features in the calendar and along with the British Grand Prix, it is
the only one to have been held every year since then.
“History, speed and passion are words that motorsport fans associate
with Monza.”
That association may not be enough to save Monza unless fans start
attending the grand prix.
Surprised that many showed with the "delta" paranoia.
On 9/14/2021 12:27 PM, a425couple wrote:
from
https://www.planetf1.com/news/f1-bosses-question-monzas-future/
F1 bosses disappointed with turnout, question Monza’s future
Date published: September 14 2021 - Michelle Foster
Max Verstappen drives by the grandstands. Italy September 2021
Failing to attract big crowds to the race, despite it being Ferrari’s
home event, F1 bosses admit the Italian GP’s place on the grid is not
guaranteed.
Formula 1 was back at Monza this past weekend, the circuit playing
host to the Italian Grand Prix.
Daniel Ricciardo clinched the victory ahead of Lando Norris as Max
Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton crashed out.
The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, to give it its full name, has been
on the calendar since the very beginning of the Formula 1 World
Championship back in 1950, only relinquishing the race in 1980 to Imola.
The ‘Temple of Speed’ is a favourite amongst the driver but, for
various reasons, attendance numbers have fallen in recent years.
This year ticket sales were lower than expected with just 16,000 sold
for race day.
High ticket prices, poor promotion and doing away with grass seating
are believed to be the main causes although one cannot discount the
Ferrari effect with the Scuderia struggling, having not won a Drivers’
title since 2007.
It begs the question whether Monza has a future on the Formula 1
calendar.
FIA president, and former Ferrari team boss, Jean Todt says he is unsure.
Charles Leclerc with Monza fans. Italy September 2021.
Check all the latest 2021 teamwear via the official Formula 1 store
“Why so little public in Monza? During Friday’s qualifying I was
disappointed looking at the stands,” Todt told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I would be disappointed if there wasn’t at least one race in Italy on >> the Formula 1 calendar for the next few years.
“But it is a question to ask Stefano Domenicali.”
Domenicali’s answer wasn’t very encouraging.
“We are discussing with the organisers precisely to understand how to
relaunch the grand prix,” said the Formula 1 CEO and former Ferrari team. >>
“I find it hard to think of an F1 without Monza, but events are also
business and there must be an economic return that justifies them.”
Monza is certain of its Formula 1 future until the end of 2024 having
signed a new five-year contract back in 2019.
Speaking at the time, then F1 chief Chase Carey said: “This is one of
four grands prix that were part of the 1950 championship and still
features in the calendar and along with the British Grand Prix, it is
the only one to have been held every year since then.
“History, speed and passion are words that motorsport fans associate
with Monza.”
That association may not be enough to save Monza unless fans start
attending the grand prix.
It's not Monza, it's the 'racing', such as it is.
On Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:18:56 -0700, XYXPDQ wrote:
Surprised that many showed with the "delta" paranoia.
i guess the Italians have more sense than some
Also perhaps they, like me, aren't keen on supporting a team that keeps on cheating...
On 15/09/2021 6:13 am, alister wrote:
On Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:18:56 -0700, XYXPDQ wrote:
Surprised that many showed with the "delta" paranoia.
i guess the Italians have more sense than some
Yep. They did get hit hard by Covid-19 early on. Maybe it killed a bunch
of the hard-core tifosi?
Also perhaps they, like me, aren't keen on supporting a team that keeps
on cheating...
~misfit~ <shaun.at.pukekohe@gmail.com> writes:
On 15/09/2021 6:13 am, alister wrote:
On Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:18:56 -0700, XYXPDQ wrote:
Surprised that many showed with the "delta" paranoia.
i guess the Italians have more sense than some
Yep. They did get hit hard by Covid-19 early on. Maybe it killed a
bunch of the hard-core tifosi?
Also perhaps they, like me, aren't keen on supporting a team that
keeps on cheating...
That's a positive spin. I was thinking that they're so fucking shallow
that they're only fans when their team's winning.
Phil
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