Australian GP: Organizers hope for a Ricciardo victory before 2020
The organizers of Melbourne dream of seeing the local hero Daniel Ricciardo win the Australian GP. Their dream must come true by 2020 at the latest.
The Melbourne Grand Prix has been renewed until the 2020 Formula 1 season. The Grand Prix organizers hope that Daniel Ricciardo will win before 2020. The emergence of the new Red Bull talent is an additional motivation for the Australian promoters.
In 2015, the F1 circus will land for the 20th time in history in Australia, after renewing it for the next 5 seasons, they hope that Daniel Ricciardo will manage to win at Albert Park.
During this contract, we hope to see Daniel Ricciardo win the Australian Grand Prix and become world champion, said the Premier of Victoria, Denis Napthine, after the announcement of the extension. This season, Daniel Ricciardo finished second in the Grand Prix but was disqualified for a flow meter issue.
The Grand Prix generates up to $39 million for the state and creates nearly 400 full-time jobs in the region. Additionally, the worldwide broadcast of the Grand Prix provides invaluable promotion and coverage for Melbourne and Victoria. These events are a cornerstone in strengthening our international reputation as the world’s most livable city, he insists.
The F1 financier, Bernie Ecclestone, is pleased with the signing of this new contract, congratulating the Australian organization: « I congratulate Melbourne for the excellent way this city is present in F1 and in the world. »
