Grand Prix Masters

Winterton · 10 Jan 2005, 22:13 (Ref:1197657)

Hi there! What do you guys think of this series?

www.gpmasters.com

The Grand Prix Masters!

Down F0rce · 10 Jan 2005, 23:22 (Ref:1197704)

Nice concept. But it sounds like it's just a dream at the moment.

Dog Faced Boy · 10 Jan 2005, 23:57 (Ref:1197733)

Brilliant idea I heard about it back in August but the fact the has been no news since october draws its own conclusions. I'd love them to keep trying though.

Winterton · 11 Jan 2005, 02:26 (Ref:1197798)

I believe Martini & Rossi are sponsoring it. Great to see the old names back

Super Tourer · 11 Jan 2005, 09:01 (Ref:1197900)

It's been postponed, I believe.

**Adam43** · 11 Jan 2005, 09:33 (Ref:1197919)

It was meant to be this coming winter (2005), but the organisers failed to find all of the sunds required (IIRC Autosport said they were 5million short). They are now aiming for 2006.

Andrew Gunnell · 11 Jan 2005, 12:47 (Ref:1198040)

I hope Grand Prix Masters does get off the ground. Because I like the idea of using some of the old F1 circuits as well as the more up to date ones. Also there should be some good racing, with all the cars being identical.

ASCII Man · 11 Jan 2005, 13:16 (Ref:1198066)

I quite like the idea as well.
Just hope they get the funds needed to go ahead with it for 2006...

Kicking-back · 11 Jan 2005, 13:17 (Ref:1198068)

And it's one series where there isn't the argument that it's taking potential drivers away from existing championships.

Dutton · 11 Feb 2005, 05:04 (Ref:1222678)

Dunno about that.... weren't the likes of Johnny Herbert being seeked?

Kicking-back · 11 Feb 2005, 06:16 (Ref:1222704)

Yes - but Johnny Herbert is a "paid driver".

It's not like say, Dallara Nissan and F3000 chasing after the same pool of young drivers with a budget.

Anyway, GP Masters has been postponed and will probably not see the light of day.

A1GP's filling the niche for a winter series - maybe some countries will use a big name ex F1 man as their entry.

Dutton · 11 Feb 2005, 06:26 (Ref:1222713)

Here's hoping, but I guess it depends on whether or not their priories focus towards finding new talent on a nationalistic basis? Not a bad idea, really. It'll progbably be blend of each: that'd give young kids the chance to learn from the current experienced drivers, and/or previous stars.

What if it was required that each team had one of each? A sort of enforced mentoring system?

JeremySmith · 11 Feb 2005, 06:40 (Ref:1222719)

I like this idea a lot. I hope it comes to fruition...

red bullet · 11 Feb 2005, 11:40 (Ref:1222854)

Grand Prix Masters would be the retirement home for ex-F1 drivers.

maximus · 11 Feb 2005, 18:24 (Ref:1223157)

Well the clue is in the title of the series.......

Setantra · 11 Mar 2005, 12:13 (Ref:1249412)

Excellent idea. All we need is proper ruling (FIA bye bye) and then it'll be fantastic

Rob29 · 5 Aug 2005, 14:31 (Ref:1372952)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Setantra

Excellent idea. All we need is proper ruling (FIA bye bye) and then it'll be fantastic

Just moving this to the top as its now confirmed.

luke · 1 Sep 2005, 13:15 (Ref:1396409)

Nigel Mansell to Participate in GP Masters

SPEED

Quote:

The new GP Masters series, which intends to pitch former Formula 1 stars of 45+ years of age head-to-head aboard 600hp machines, received a major boost this week as Autosport magazine revealed that Nigel Mansell will participate in the championship’s inaugural event, at South Africa in November.

Clive · 1 Sep 2005, 13:25 (Ref:1396414)

Brilliant!!

should get some excellent racing at last on the world stage!!

luke · 1 Sep 2005, 15:45 (Ref:1396499)

I can't wait to see a few drivers I didn't get to see race and dice it out against other legends.

foreversideways · 1 Sep 2005, 17:05 (Ref:1396560)

So our nige is back. Thats a real boost for the championship. I for one would not bet against him, even though there are a few younger drivers in there who have never given up racing (Jan Lammers and Stefan Johansson). Given some testing I think it will be Prost and Mansell all over again.

Kicking-back · 1 Sep 2005, 17:28 (Ref:1396576)

What a tragic, tragic shame Ayrton is no longer with us.

Rich R · 1 Sep 2005, 17:39 (Ref:1396586)

i hope they could persuade piquet to come out and play

foreversideways · 1 Sep 2005, 17:45 (Ref:1396588)

I think moral victory should go to Ayrton. As to Piquet, I am sure he suffered an injury at Indy a few years ago which would not allow him to compete.

Clive · 1 Sep 2005, 17:51 (Ref:1396594)

What's with all this romantic stuff about Ayrton? True he was a bl**dy good driver, possibly the best ever, but he was ruthless, like a certain 7 times world champion we all love to criticise, especially when he 'accidentally' ran our Damon off in Aussie land. If I recall didn't Senna deliberately take out Prost on the first corner in Japan to win the championship, well at least that's how it looked to the more cynical of us, and as an observer, I know we can report what we see, not what we think, but nevertheless.................
Anyway, it looks to be brilliant, to me at least, and the more drivers and events the better!

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