Netherlands to host F1 GP?

http://f1-magazine.com/english.html Netherlands to host F1 GP? The Dutch circuit of Zandvoort has been ordered to do some extensive alterations in order to meet the standards for a Formula One Grand Prix. The circuit is already working to make the track ready for a F1 Grand Prix, but Ecclestone has proposed more changes to the track. The Formula One 'boss' wants to make alterations in the Hugenholtz hairpin, he wants to it to be demolished in order to make room for a modern F1 paddock. The extensive alterations are said to begin this month and it will make the current circuit 0.013 miles longer and it is estimated to be finished by March 1999. A spokesman of the circuit said they will do everything to get a F1 Grand Prix.

Wait a second I'll check it today. I live in the Netherlands (And visit Zandvoort a lot of times :-) I'll post the news. etc here Bart

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> http://f1-magazine.com/english.html > Netherlands to host F1 GP? > The Dutch circuit of Zandvoort has been ordered to do some extensive > alterations in order to meet the standards for a Formula One Grand Prix. > The circuit is already working to make the track ready for a F1 Grand > Prix, but Ecclestone has proposed more changes to the track. The Formula > One 'boss' wants to make alterations in the Hugenholtz hairpin, he wants > to it to be demolished in order to make room for a modern F1 paddock. > The extensive alterations are said to begin this month and it will make > the current circuit 0.013 miles longer and it is estimated to be finished > by March 1999. A spokesman of the circuit said they will do everything to > get a F1 Grand Prix.

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I'm a track marshall on the circuit and I can confirm the news. Take a look at http://www.simracingnews.com/features/tracks/zandvoort.htm for some images of the new track. Kenneth Verburg Webmaster High Gear The Latest News on the Newest Racing Sims http://www.simracingnews.com