Melbourne plans street demo
Grand Prix fans could be treated to an earlier than usual peak of the 2005 Formula 1 line-up in Australia next year if plans to organise a parade of cars through the streets of Melbourne come off
As the city gears up to mark the 10th Melbourne Grand Prix, plans are being put in place for a demonstration featuring some of the leading runners to take place in downtown on the Wednesday before the race.
It is understood that the city's government has been approached about the event, which will require a major part of Melbourne to be shut off, and the plans are currently being evaluated.
David Pitchford, chief executive of Melbourne City Council, told Australian newspaper, The Age: "It appears to be a seriously good branding exercise. This is exposure for the city you just couldn't buy. If it's feasible I'll put a recommendation to the council as soon as it's sworn in."
The hope is that the Australian event mirrors the kind of impact that a similar street demonstration in London had when it took place prior to this year's British Grand Prix. It attracted almost 500,000 spectators.
Share Or Save This Story
WRC Canary Islands: Ogier heads Toyota 1-2-3-4-5 after dominant Friday
Why Marquez can only "survive" in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness
What Apple TV’s F1® coverage delivers for fans in the U.S.
What other tracks should return to the F1 calendar? Our writers have their say
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
Top Comments