Formula 1
No doubts about 2013 New York race
GMM
Edited: Jun 12, 2012, 2:02 PM
Copy link
Share on Viber
Jun.12 (GMM) The promoter of F1's New York street race has scoffed at reports the event may not take place as scheduled in 2013.
On Monday, a day after North America's only current Grand Prix took place in Canada, reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel headed straight to New Jersey to try the new layout at the wheel of an Infiniti road car.
Recently, and on at least two separate occasions, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone suggested the 2013 race was in doubt.
Artist rendering of track map
Photo by: Grand Prix of America
"I don't know where these rumours are coming from, but this race is going forward," said promoter Leo Hindery on Monday.
"If we had any doubt we wouldn't have brought Sebastian and all these people here today," he told the Associated Press.
Red Bull driver Vettel sounded happy with the layout, which he described as "truly unique".
"And this," he added, pointing to the iconic Manhattan skyline, "is unreal."
Meanwhile, progress at F1's other new US venue - the purpose-built Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas - also appears on track for its November debut.
"We are on time," circuit president Steve Sexton told the Quebec newspaper La Presse, amid reports work is now taking place at night in order to meet the deadlines.
"We are currently installing the asphalt and the buildings are already erected," he revealed.
"Our intention is to make a good first impression," added Sexton, "as you only get one chance to do so."
We want your opinion!
What would you like to see on Motorsport.com?
Take our 5 minute survey.
- The Motorsport.com Team
Read and post comments
Read also :
Share Or Save This Story
Copy link
Share on Viber
Previous article HRT ready to leave Marussia at back of grid
Next article Title already slipping away for some - Alonso
Top Comments
There are no comments at the moment. Would you like to write one?
View More & Comment
More from
GMM
The season is still very long - Rosberg
Formula 1
Formula 1
The season is still very long - Rosberg
Jules Bianchi's father speaks of family's continued hopes
Formula 1
Formula 1
Jules Bianchi's father speaks of family's continued hopes
Sauber under no illusions about constructors' position
Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
Sauber under no illusions about constructors' position
More from
Sebastian Vettel
Why Daniel Ricciardo would consider a comeback at Le Mans
WEC
WEC
Why Daniel Ricciardo would consider a comeback at Le Mans
Sebastian Vettel reveals why BMW didn't want him – but Red Bull did
Formula 1
Formula 1
Sebastian Vettel reveals why BMW didn't want him – but Red Bull did
Latest news
WEC drivers question lack of full-course yellow after heavy Monza crash
WEC
WEC WEC
Monza
35 min
WEC drivers question lack of full-course yellow after heavy Monza crash
Kyle Larson, Cliff Daniels and the Hendrick 5 are who we say they are
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
2 h
Kyle Larson, Cliff Daniels and the Hendrick 5 are who we say they are
Final NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Homestead finale
NASCAR Cup
NAS NASCAR Cup
Homestead-Miami
6 h
Final NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Homestead finale
Feature
Discover prime content
Subscribe and access Motorsport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
You have 2 options:
- Become a subscriber.
- Disable your adblocker.
Subscribe now Already subscribed? Sign in here
Already disabled your adblocker?
Reload page
Manage Alerts
Subscribe