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London Grand Prix (formula 1)

The London Grand Prix is a Formula One race that is proposed to take place in 2013 Formula One season. In June 2012, Santander released pictures of what the track would look like.[1] The pictures suggest that the London Grand Prix could be Formula One's 2nd night race after Singapore

Proposal

It has been said that it will be run in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (following the 2012 London Olympic Games with talks between the London Legacy Development Company and Bernie Ecclestone.[2] Ecclestone later declared his willingness to personally fund the event,[3] Previous attempts to hold a grand prix at the City of Westminster have failed because of the cost.[4] However, Ecclestone has later declared his willingness to personally fund the event if it was ever to happen.[3], with up to £35 million available. [5]

"There have been times when I've been sitting in the back of a black taxi and idly thought to myself, 'This would make a pretty good corner on a racetrack.'"

2009 World Champion Jenson Button displaying support for a proposed Grand Prix through the streets of London.[6]

British drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton displayed enthusiasm for the idea,[6] while London mayor Boris Johnson expressed his support for the proposal.[7]

"The idea of an F1 street race in London is something I have had for many years. It would be magnificent. A few years back over half a million people turned up to watch F1 cars parading through the streets of the capital. The public’s appetite for a London Grand Prix is huge as I am sure it is with the F1 teams and sponsors." Formula One group CEO, Bernie Ecclestone, commented. [1]

"We mapped out some of London’s most recognised places and landmarks and then worked out how we would integrate them within the layout," said Populous architect John Rhodes. "The design process was driven by the twin requirements of creating an exciting circuit and giving the best view of the iconic places associated with it."

"We surveyed the site very carefully so that the plan would be achievable for real. To provide some notion of the level of forensic detail we have considered, we accounted for no less than 27,000 trees in our plan and I am glad to say the race would not impact a single one." [1]

In the pictures by Santander, it shows a straight past Buckingham Palace, the start/finish strait by The Mall, a straight by Piccadilly, a corner around Hyde Park Corner, sharp bends through Trafalgar Square and approach Birdcage Walk through to Parliament Square. [1]

According to the Santander images, the circuit will go through the following places in London:

Santander have released an article about the proposed new circuit:[8]

  • Length: 5.156 km
  • Number of laps: 59
  • Race Distance: 304.2km
  • Full throttle per lap: 74%
  • DRS Zone: Birdcage walk
  • Race Day Attendance: 120,000
  • Weekend Attendance: 280,000
  • Grandstand seats: 40,000
  • General admission tickets: 50,000
  • Hospitality covers: 10,000
  • Contribution to regional economy: £30m
  • Numbers of lights: 1,200 lighting projectors
  • Lighting power: 3 megawatts

References

  1. ^ a b c d e [ http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2012/6/13511.html]
  2. ^ Kelso, Paul; Cary, Tom (22 June 2012). "London 2012 Olympics: plan to hold Formula One race in and around Olympic Stadium on bid shortlist". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 22 June 2012.
  3. ^ a b Batty, David (28 June 2012). "London grand prix proposed by Bernie Ecclestone". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
  4. ^ Baldwin, Alan (28 June 2012). "London GP a distant dream despite hype". Reuters UK. Thomson Reuters. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  5. ^ "London Could Stage Formula 1 Grand Prix". Sky. 28 June 2012.
  6. ^ a b Noble, Jonathan (28 June 2012). "Lewis Hamilton says Britain would be justified in hosting two Formula 1 races". Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  7. ^ Woodman, Peter (28 June 2012). "Boris Johnson 'broadly positive' over London Grand Prix plan". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  8. ^ "THE LONDON GRAND PRIX BY SANTANDER - ESTIMATED NUMBERS".



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