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Qatar revs up record £500 million Grand Prix bid
Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that Qatar is planning to host a Grand Prix in a bid to build up its sporting legacy according to an article in the Independent by Christian Sylt.Qatar controversially won the right to stage the 2022 World Cup and an F1 race there would be create just as many waves. This is because it would bring F1's tally of races in the Middle East to three which is more than there are in North America. It would join Grands Prix in Bahrain (pictured) and Abu Dhabi which hosted Sunday's season-ender.There is a premium price for becoming a member of this exclusive club and sources suggest that Qatar would have to pay around £50m annually for a race. It would tip the...
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