Whitmarsh wants to return to the United States

If Bernie Ecclestone, the big financier of the F1, continues to exile to the east where the Korean GP will take place next season after that of Abu Dhabi this season, Martin Whitmarsh, the director of McLaren, does not agree with this policy.

« South Korea is a beautiful country that we have no problems with. But the circuit is four or five hours from the first major city, there is no infrastructure, no hotels, no efficient road network. “, Whitmarsh said in Auto Bild. “ It will be complicated for the fans and the media. The teams will come but we must not only think about ourselves and also worry about the fans. »

In the interest of car manufacturers, it would be good according to him to return to important markets, first and foremost the United States, especially in times of crisis. “I think it’s important to go to North America. We should not ask questions about the return of Canada and even ensure that the financial aspect is not an obstacle. North America is a big market, so much so that we should simply say: “we come for free if we have to”. It will take us at least 5 years to rebuild our good reputation in the United States. »