F1 has been coming back in the US (Austin). I'm not sure F1 management really care that much about where it is anyway, their earnings are in rights and merch AIUI.
As far as yesterday goes - what a shame for everyone. Teams, drivers, spectators on the ground - some people will have travelled a long way at some cost as well as their entry tickets.
It's also an unsatisfying outcome in the Championship but doesn't alter stuff too much. I think over the weekend the one I felt most sorry for was Norris, who had his moment when he was looking quite good for pole immediately before Q3 was red flagged.
I don't really see why Spa should refund ticket costs (as I heard mentioned yesterday) as it's a known risk, (rain at Spa, who'da thunk it?) and it's hardly their fault.
During the waffle that was the pre-race chat Brundle said they can't legislate for everything but, while I get that, I don't think yesterday's sequence should have been missing from the risk register.
Spa hasn't had a great August... www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/formula-one/ceo-of-belgian-f1-grand-prix-circuit-dead-in-reported-murdersuicide/news-story/2abd3c90246af8cb9c75ab618214f8cb
As an aside, when I was at Spa someone pointed out a chateau near the circuit and said it was owned by Mrs Ecclestone, and that she has similar properties close to all the main tracks. Though I can't find any evidence of it on the web.
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