London Mayor To Study Impact Of Disruption, Pollution Before Agreeing To London F1 Race

London Mayor Sadiq Khan "will want to know the potential impact on disruption and pollution from staging" a Formula 1 grand prix in the center of the city before deciding whether to support any proposals, according to Martyn Ziegler of the LONDON TIMES. New F1 CEO Chase Carey has spoken about "staging a future British Grand Prix on the streets of London." A spokesperson for the mayor said that they had "not been approached about the concept" and needed to know more details before making any decision. The spokesperson said, "Until we receive a proposal and have a greater understanding of the type of infrastructure Formula 1 require for a race, it is difficult to comment on what would and would not be possible." Possible pollution from fuel emissions "would be as much of an issue as the disruption to the city for Khan." He wants to bring an "ultra-low emission zone" into central London by '19, a year earlier than planned (LONDON TIMES, 1/26).