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Cape Town F1 track picture
31/08/2005 11:16
We have managed to obtain a graphic of the Formula One circuit that has been designed by Herman Tilke for Cape Town - the same person who designed Turkey's new track.
You can download a 2 mb zip file showing all the details of the track here
It is claimed the circuit will be built on a triangular piece of ground next to Cape Town International Airport, and will have direct access from the N2 highway via a feeder road, with its own intersection.
The plan includes grand stands, parking, and all other facilities, and the original graphic- which we have enhanced for clarity - even suggests the racing lines drivers might take.
Interestingly, there are a number of water features on the site marked as "retention ponds" which critics say suggests the site may contain high levels of ground water.
The 17-corner circuit features both slow corners, and a twisty - but high speed - latter section.
Todt adds fuel to Rossi fire
01/09/2005 11:34
Valentino Rossi will be Ferrari's test or race driver in 2007, another Italian newspaper has reported with confidence.
Corriere della Sera also quoted Ferrari boss Jean Todt, who didn't deny the rising speculation surrounding the 26-year-old MotoGP champion and sensation.
"I can say that the Ferrari technicians at the (Fiorano) tests were impressed (with Rossi's driving)," the Frenchman said.
"He obviously has real natural talent."
Todt is undoubtedly concerned, though, by all the Rossi-to-switch media attention the rider is attracting.
"I don't think he should be put under so much pressure," the Maranello based boss added.
The Napoleon-like chief also hit out at widespread media criticism of 2005-spec Ferrari, who - although 1999 to 2004 constructors' champions - has failed to win a single race (Indy aside) this year.
"I don't think our past achievements should be forgotten so hastily," Todt insisted. -GMM
The South African bidding consortium's David Gant has said a contract with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone could be signed by the end of this year.
Cape Town F1 track picture
31/08/2005 11:16
We have managed to obtain a graphic of the Formula One circuit that has been designed by Herman Tilke for Cape Town - the same person who designed Turkey's new track.
You can download a 2 mb zip file showing all the details of the track here
It is claimed the circuit will be built on a triangular piece of ground next to Cape Town International Airport, and will have direct access from the N2 highway via a feeder road, with its own intersection.
The plan includes grand stands, parking, and all other facilities, and the original graphic- which we have enhanced for clarity - even suggests the racing lines drivers might take.
Interestingly, there are a number of water features on the site marked as "retention ponds" which critics say suggests the site may contain high levels of ground water.
The 17-corner circuit features both slow corners, and a twisty - but high speed - latter section.
Todt adds fuel to Rossi fire
01/09/2005 11:34
Valentino Rossi will be Ferrari's test or race driver in 2007, another Italian newspaper has reported with confidence.
Corriere della Sera also quoted Ferrari boss Jean Todt, who didn't deny the rising speculation surrounding the 26-year-old MotoGP champion and sensation.
"I can say that the Ferrari technicians at the (Fiorano) tests were impressed (with Rossi's driving)," the Frenchman said.
"He obviously has real natural talent."
Todt is undoubtedly concerned, though, by all the Rossi-to-switch media attention the rider is attracting.
"I don't think he should be put under so much pressure," the Maranello based boss added.
The Napoleon-like chief also hit out at widespread media criticism of 2005-spec Ferrari, who - although 1999 to 2004 constructors' champions - has failed to win a single race (Indy aside) this year.
"I don't think our past achievements should be forgotten so hastily," Todt insisted. -GMM
The South African bidding consortium's David Gant has said a contract with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone could be signed by the end of this year.
