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I have to disagree. F1 turns a profit of more than $250 million per year. That's money that goes to the "rights owners." Imagine if they only earned $50 million, which isn't exactly chump change. That would mean Bernie could charge the various promoters $10 million less, each, for a race. That would open up the door for tracks that we all would like to see on the schedule to host a race. It would mean lower ticket prices and increased attendance, which would be beneficial to all concerned.
The way it stands now, sooner or later we'll lose most of the traditional venues in favor of state-supported races in countries that couldn't give two ****s about an F1 race. At least they have learned to paint the seats a variety of colors when they build a new track, to make the stands look fuller on TV.
JR
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