Georg Seiler confident German GP will be a ‘highlight’ of 2018 Formula 1 calendar
July 27, 2017
Georg Seiler, Managing Director of the Hockenheim-Ring GmbH, believes the German Grand Prix will be one of the highlights of the 2018 Formula One calendar.
Germany was dropped from the 2017 championships due to the Nurburgring circuit’s financial troubles, meaning it was unable to fulfill the country’s biennial swap deal and host a F1 race.
But Hockenheim is set to host next year’s event and will place greater emphasis on attracting a younger audience, courtesy of reduced ticket prices for junior fans.
Seiler is delighted to welcome back the motorsport and is keen to embrace the changes ushered in by new owners Liberty Media: “I have been following this season’s developments with great interest.
“The technical advances and changes to the regulations have helped to make the contest more exciting than ever with fans being treated to some amazing battles on-track between the drivers. F1 is clearly alive and well.
“In addition, the new approaches to fan engagement have helped to create an even more immersive live experience for all Grands Prix visitors.
“I am confident that our race weekend will be a real highlight of the 2018 calendar and, alongside Formula 1’s new owners, Liberty Media, I am excited to welcome back the biggest motorsport event in Germany in 2018.”
