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Classic tracks like Spa are the lifeblood of F1 - Lotus

Losing a classic track like Spa-Francorchamps would be unthinkable according to Lotus deputy team principal Federico Gastaldi, who described such venues as "the lifeblood of F1". Classic circuits are increasingly threatened by newer circuits in the Middle East and Asia, where huge government subsidies mean race organisers can pay far higher fees without the pressure of making a profit. That isn't the case for most European tracks which must push for financial stability, whilst also meeting the demands of Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One Management. That balancing act has led to the demise of several races in Europe, most recently the German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring,...
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