The Austrian assures that the British GP at Silverstone would not be affected
He thinks a race in the British capital would be very good to boost F1
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has proposed to Formula 1 to hold a race through the streets of London in the coming years. The Austrian manager believes that the British capital would be a great place to see the cars of the Great Circus compete and hopes that the country’s prime minister, Boris Johnson, will take his idea into account.
Wolff does not want to jeopardize the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in London. The Austrian remarks that the British track is one of the most iconic and almost essential on the Formula 1 calendar. Of course, a second race through the streets of London according to him would be very interesting.
“I like having a race at Silverstone, it’s what the fans love and it’s a historic and traditional Formula 1 circuit. Mind you, racing in London would be great and I hope Prime Minister Mr Johnson will read it. and get to know our idea, “said Wolff in the words published in the British Evening Standard newspaper.
On the other hand, Wolff remarks that Formula 1 currently has the most efficient hybrid engines on the planet, and with a race in London, they would show all their capacity for innovation. Also, remember that one of the biggest stars of today, Lewis Hamilton, is British.
“We have the most efficient hybrid engines on the planet and one of the biggest stars in Formula 1 today is a British driver. So it would be great to race in London, to show our technology and our ability to innovate. Come on!” expressed Toto to conclude.
In addition, it is worth mentioning that Formula E will race through the streets of the British capital in 2021. The electric category will play two races in London on July 24 and 25, although it would not be the first time, given that in its first two seasons –2015 and 2016– also visited the city.
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