With one swift and timely stroke, Switzerland could instantly become one of the most attractive destinations for a future Formula One race.
British media sources are reporting that the country's National Council has taken the first steps towards ending a nearly fifty-year ban on motor racing.
Reports said The Swiss Traffic Commission voted 14-8 in support of a motion to remove legislation that has forbidden all competitive track-action since 1955.
The ban came down after the tragic Le Mans accident of the same year in which a Mercedes-Benz race-car flew into the crowd and killed around 80 spectators.
The publication has learned that once motorsport is allowed in Switzerland, it would almost certainly build a circuit capable of hosting F1 grands prix.
Presently, the only race-circuit of note in Switzerland is at Lignieres, on a mountain plateau, but it's only about a mile long and not suitable for F1.
Switzerland is not part of the European Union and therefore the looming ban on tobacco advertising in 2005 could make a Swiss Grand Prix very attractive.
Written: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 08:55:06
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