The problem with the West is that governments do not pay for a race. It's organized and funded by the private sector. In Asia and in the Middle East, the governments are funding the circus, even if it does not mean a "profit" for them. The rulers there are willing to pay top $$$$ for a race to give them exposure, and Bernie is CA$HING in on this golden opportunity. It never was about the fans, it definitely has nothing to do with the teams (manufacturers) who are losing exposure to the US and Europe because of his greed.

It's about the money...It hints of extortion. There is 10-20 million that Bernie feels is his. So he thinks if I cancel the race I can force the Canadian organizers to come up with the money...maybe not this year but next year? it's not about the fans...wake up everyone, Bernie could care less if the fans show up or not. He is about the $$$$$ period. Does anyone really believe Bernie will give a rats a$$ if F1 continues once he is out of the picture? It's just sad that the powers that be are ruining this once great sport. As Hemingway said: There are only 3 true sports Mountain Climbing Bull Fighting and Motor Racing The rest are merely games. Let's hope the powers that be do not continue to spiral this sport down the path to mediocrity.

Typically Bernie...it's all about the money. Take F-1 away from countries with true fans (USA-Canada)and put it in places where the average person never heard of it (China-Turkey-Bahrain). When Bernie dies they'll have to screw him into the ground.

I cdan't go so the partying is not my concern but it would seem in F1's interest to keep one North American race.

I agree with steve1471.please save our wonderfull g.p..montreal is the best,great people,food,and lots of party time.i hope the quebec goverment is able to work something out with the total idiot bernie. p.s a million canadian fans are crossing there fingers..... steven harper,if you can help save this g.p,i will vote for you on tuesday..........

you go dude! the canadian gp is legendary!!!!!!!! action is what you want in f1.... action you will get at canada. get rid of the french gp....