Webber is against the circuit change at the Australian GP

Australian driver Mark Webber supports the idea that the Australian Grand Prix should continue to be held at the Albert Park circuit. This reaction comes amid intense discussions about a circuit change.

Some reports sourced from Australian media say that GP official Ron Walker and F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone are considering moving the event to Flemington Racecourse. This change would occur after the contract at Albert Park expires, which is scheduled for 2010, and therefore for the 2011 season.

Webber, however, believes that it would be a mistake to change the racing circuit.

« Organizing a car race on the Flemington circuit would incur enormous costs. The other suggestions are not better. I don’t see which circuit could be as good as Albert Park, » the Australian driver said in a national daily.

« We must ensure that Albert Park evolves and is improved. That’s really what we should do rather than consider a change of circuit. »

« I’m not saying that Albert Park is the only circuit in the world, but this Australian GP on this track is important. The expense for a potential move would be enormous, especially to find a circuit at a level as high as the current track, » continued Webber.

Albert Park has been hosting F1 races since 1996, says Webber, and the circuit should be rewarded for its efforts.

« The energy and effort that has been undertaken since the first day make it an exceptional and pleasant place for the drivers, journalists, mechanics, or team leaders, » he added.

« If you talk to all the European spectators who come to Melbourne for the Grand Prix, they say: My God, we can stay in the city, enjoy the city, and go directly to the circuit, » concluded Webber.