European or German GP

[luvracin]

Why is the next GP at the Nurburgring being called the European GP and not the German GP?

[Crypt]

Since the German GP was held at Hockenheimring, I would imagine they just decided to keep the same naming convention. There is alot of money wrapped up in holding a GP and contracts probably kept the European GP name tied to the 'Ring.

That was my guess, anyone have solid data?

[Cozzie]

It won't be next year (or to be more precise the year after as the German tracks are swapping around) as Valencia will be the host of the European GP.

[ArrowsFA1]

I think the title of the 'German GP' is owned by Hockenheim so cannot be used by another circuit.

[N. Jones]

Really? That's wierd. I thought they would share the name since they are now alternating races. What will they call it in '09 when Valencia is hosting the Euro GP?

[AndyRAC]

I think the title of the 'German GP' is owned by Hockenheim so cannot be used by another circuit.

As far as I know that is correct, though seeing as both tracks have been 'Tilked' maybe they should be called the Hermann Grand Prix or (Grosser Preis von Hermann).

Regarding Valencia, I do scratch my head, they're building a new facility based on the waterfront, yet they already have circuit in Valencia. I though F1 wanted to go 'green', building another circuit not far from another one doesn't seem green to me.