Daily 9th August 2011

Hello Sidepodcast fans, it is Tuesday the 9th August 2011. Formula One is currently on ’holiday’ for the summer, although some news is still trickling in and here are a few things to tide you over. F1 News The organisers of the Turkish Grand Prix have revealed that negotiations are infact ongoing with Bernie Ecclestone for the race to remain on the Formula One calendar despite it been given the boot on the proposed calendar. The inclusion of the Turkish Grand Prix will take the calendar to 21 races, so will we have the longest season ever or will another race face the chop?Vijay Mallya has said he has no concerns and is confident that the facilities needed for the Indian Grand Prix to take place will be ready come the race at the end of October. With an inspection delayed...