The new circuit is to Mallorca will be designed for cars and motorcycles and offer 66 000 spectators – from when built is not yet clear.

As part of the Valencia race was first announced that a racetrack in Mallorca to be built. Bernie Ecclestone has already aware of the ambitious project. Now, new details are leaked. As the newspaper ‘El Mundo reported,’ to the track in the region Llucmajor, to be built near Palma.

The plant will be supported by local politicians. In total, the cost of construction of the plant 90 million euros. Two Spanish architects have prepared a draft of both the Formula 1, as will also be designed for motorcycles. The track will be 4.6 kilometers long and have 15 turns. Around 66,000 spectators in the stands to find the place. Off track to be built a technology center.
The plans compared to other new routes from something different. So the Spaniards want the plant as environmentally friendly as possible shape. From the first draft away, the topography and nature were included in the system. Solar energy will provide the power.

However, there is not yet clear when the line will be ready. The target is 2013 or 2014th F1 boss Ecclestone has already shown great interest in the project, also because of its environmental policy. The Spanish promoters hope, above all to the draft horses Fernando Alonso and Jorge Lorenzo to attract crowds.

A site for the 2012 United States grand prix has been selected.

It was earlier reported that although a promoter has won the rights to stage the race on a purpose-built track in Austin, Texas, the actual site for the venue is still being decided.

But a lawyer for promoter Full Throttle Productions is quoted by the local American-Statesman newspaper as revealing that land has been secured.

“We’re just not ready to disclose it (the actual location) yet,” said Richard Suttle.

Suttle also said regular F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke has been appointed.

But even with the new details, doubts about the project remain, including insider sentiment that it resembles past negotiating moves deployed by F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.

Until the shock news of the Austin deal emerged, Monticello Motor Club in New York was considered the front runner for a contract.

Club president Ari Straus said the 2012 start-date was the biggest surprise.

“Somebody starting from scratch would not be able to do it until 2013,” he said.

The implication could be that if Austin is unable to be ready for 2012, Monticello could be back in the frame for a project the following year.

“If Bernie comes back to the table,” Straus said, “Monticello is ready.”

But Austin promoter Tavo Hellmund, reportedly a friend of Ecclestone’s for decades, said he is not worried about the tight schedule for 2012.

“If it (the date) slides back, it slides back,” he said.

Although mainly funded privately, the project will also enjoy some state input, with a letter to Ecclestone signed by Texas governor Rick Perry pledging $25 million per year from the state’s Mayor Event Trust Fund.

(GMM)