London mayor interested in GP and talking with Formula 1?
Jun.18 - The mayor of London has admitted he is interested in welcoming Formula 1 to the British capital.
In May, Toto Wolff said: "Racing in London would top everything and I hope that the mayor of London and (prime minister) Mr Johnson read this and we get that going."
According to a new report in London's Evening Standard newspaper, some argue that London has lost its earlier status as a sporting capital of the world.
Mayor Sadiq Khan admits he "can't be complacent" in that area.
"We're speaking to Formula 1 and they're really receptive," he revealed.
"The reality is that the reigning champion of the world is a Brit. Lewis Hamilton is a credit to our nation and the sport, and it would be great to have a grand prix in the capital city - to have Silverstone and London on the calendar.
"I think next year would be too soon but I've been really impressed with those at Formula 1 and I'm keen to bring it as soon as possible," Khan added.
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Im not sure London ever was A Sporting Capital of the World ? what does that even mean ?
2 x Olympics ..ok, wembley stadium and wimbledon, and like many olympics the venues arent used to a full enough capacity after the events to make them viable,naw even as a brit i cant see this
humility becomes you.
Britain has long deserved a second F1 grand prix because of her outstanding contribution to motor racing. Bring it on!
so your advocating a 2nd grand prix around the streets of London, mmm good luck with that, and anyway Britain had another circuit Brands Hatch , it alternated between the two . cost/noise/finance and even public opinion will prevent this event just my opinion though
I am advocating two F1 grands prix for Britain. One would be at Silverstone, one would be round London. I regret, all these years after, that Brands Hatch was dropped from the list of venues.