News Details
Valencia race organisers accused of corruption
The organisers of the European Grand Prix between 2008 and 2012, based in the Spanish region of Valencia, are facing allegations of corruption over their part in the event. The city's port had previously been used for the Americas Cup event, but in 2008 it played host to Spain's second Formula 1 race, known as the European GP. Things came to an end in 2012 after a failed attempt to rotate the event with Barcelona in an attempt to save money. As a result of the broken contract, F1's Bernie Ecclestone sought a £25 million (€33m, $40m) payment to terminate the deal and the race was dropped altogether. Now it seems things could soon become even worse for its organisers. It's reported...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Prosecutor begins probe into 2012 Valencia race
Spain's Prosecutor's Office has begun an investigation into...
11y ago from F1Pulse.com
Valencia F1 organisers face corruption probe
Spain's unsuccessful bid to run a second F1 event looks set to end in...
11y ago from Crash.net
Ecclestone, Di Montezemolo reappointed to F1 board
Bernie Ecclestone has been reappointed to the board of Formula 1's...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
BayernLB files £270m lawsuit against Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone is being sued by German bank BayernLB over the sale of...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
2026 MotoGP French Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Liberty Media reports MotoGP’s revenue and losses...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Johann Zarco: 'Maybe I have a chance' of repeat French...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alex Zanardi: The man whose name is a synonym for...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Conor Daly tops Indy 500 test with 225mph lap on...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
How to watch IndyCar 2026 Indy GP: Weekend schedule,...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Graham Rahal “not a fan” of new rule allowing...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg snatches early advantage in Portugal
Oliver Solberg made a strong start to Rally de Portugal, ending...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliver Solberg grabs Rally Portugal lead as Hyundai...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Why WRC drivers expect Portugal to deliver a rally...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai brings WRC engine upgrade to Rally Portugal
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Positive update for Arsenal despite Bayern also...
Arsenal look to have been given a positive update on their transfer...
44m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Offer made: £80m star in talks with Liverpool &...
Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has reportedly held meetings with...
24m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Sources: Talks planned as Arsenal alerted to surprise...
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is attracting transfer...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Expert reveals the truth about Arsenal star being eyed...
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz may have been linked with a transfer to Bayern...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA announce F1 2026 change which could hamper Mercedes
An important lifeline for struggling F1 power... Read More »
54m ago from GPFans.com
Allan McNish looks back on his first Formula 1 weekend with...
The 2026 Miami Grand Prix last weekend was Allan... Read More »
34m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Charles Leclerc bemoans Ferrari F1 Miami GP performance:...
Charles Leclerc has bemoaned Ferrari's lack of... Read More »
24m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
