Australian GP to move to Flemington?

November 7, 2007

As reported on Grandprix.com, Australia’s Channel Nine is reporting that there are discussions going on to move the Australian Grand Prix from Albert Park in Melbourne to the Flemington Racecourse in the north-west of the city. This will reduce the costs of the Australian Grand Prix as it will become a permanent facility as opposed to the current temporary one in Albert Park. The current contract with Bernie is through 2010, so the change wouldn’t happen until after the current contract ends. The Flemington racecourse has been declared a National Heritage Site, which may create problems if roads and other facilities needed to be constructed.

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