The promoters behind the Mexican Grand Prix do not agree with the Formula One Promoter Association's unified concerns about Liberty Media's direction of the league and have instead offered support.
FOPA issued its statement after a meeting on Monday that was said to involve 16 of the current 21 promoters, in advance of an additional meeting between Liberty and each of the promoters in London on Tuesday.
The promoters of the Mexico City race issued its own statement while also expressing a desire to avoid negotiating in the public or through the media.
The statement is as follows:
“Following the statement made by the Formula One Promoters’ Association (FOPA), the F1 Gran Premio de Mexico promoters want to express their sympathy with the promoters from other countries, understanding that each country and race is different," read the statement. "In addition, the Mexican Grand Prix’s promoters welcome the ongoing collaboration and good relationships with the rest of the promoters.
“However, F1 Gran Premio de Mexico did not participate in said meeting and appreciate the work that the new owners of F1 are doing to understand the promoters’ requirements and concerns, as well as those from the fans.
“The Mexican Grand Prix’s promoters recognise that the new administration of F1 has listened and been sensitive to their concerns, with both parties working very closely together. As a result, they do not agree with what was released by the Formula One Promoters’ Association on their behalf.
“The Mexican promoters and F1 continue the negotiations regarding the renewal of the F1 Gran Premio de Mexico contract in private.”
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