Post by foxy on Jan 31, 2009 6:08:48 GMT
Rome is considering staging a street race on the outskirts of the city, it was revealed today. The former formula two driver and the world superbike promoter Maurizio Flammini first had the idea in 1984 and has now proposed the scheme again after the Spanish city of Valencia and Singapore held street races last season.
"It's an idea Flammini has proposed and mayor Gianni Alemanno has said it is possible," a city council spokesman said. The Monaco Grand Prix, which takes place through the streets of the Mediterranean principality, is formula one's showcase race although Singapore's debut as a night race won rave reviews last year.
Flammini would like to see a grand prix in Rome from 2011 but any plan would have to be approved by formula one's commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone, who is not short of would-be hosts.
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"It's an idea Flammini has proposed and mayor Gianni Alemanno has said it is possible," a city council spokesman said. The Monaco Grand Prix, which takes place through the streets of the Mediterranean principality, is formula one's showcase race although Singapore's debut as a night race won rave reviews last year.
Flammini would like to see a grand prix in Rome from 2011 but any plan would have to be approved by formula one's commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone, who is not short of would-be hosts.
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nice tract in the trees , dont think rome would be a good option