Teams rule out unofficial GP
As the chances of the on/off British Grand Prix returning to the 2005 calendar took a turn for the better with news of radical cost-cutting measures proposed by the teams (Click HERE for separate story), Formula 1's leading lights ruled out the chances of any non-championship race taking place at the Northamptonshire track
The BRDC, the owners of British Grand Prix venue Silverstone, admitted that they were investigating the idea of a non-championship F1 race last week, after Bernie Ecclestone broke off negotiations with the club over the future of the British round of the world championship.
"It is simply not practical," said a highly dismissive Ron Dennis.
Williams technical director Sam Michael, explained: "It's very expensive to go to a grand prix, so if it doesn't count for the championship it is very difficult to see why you would do it.
"It's the whole reason why there's no Race of Champions anymore, and no more things like the Tasman Series. You can't afford to do it unless it counts for a championship that you are paid to compete in by your sponsors."
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