A consortium backing a Formula 1 grand prix in Copenhagen for '20 is reportedly in "advanced talks" with F1 execs, according to MOTORSPORT. A group led by former Danish Minister of Science, Technology & Development Helge Sander and former Saxo Bank Owner Lars Seier Christensen "has proposed a circuit" that would run through Copenhagen’s city center, "passing landmarks such as the parliament building and crossing two major bridges." Sander met with F1 CEO Chase Carey; Managing Dir, Commercial Operations Sean Bratches and Global Dir, Promoter & Business Relations Chloe Targett-Adams over the Singapore GP weekend to "discuss the plans in detail." Danish former F1 driver Jan Magnussen "has helped design the circuit, along with F1 track architect Hermann Tilke." Copenhagen town planners have reportedly "already been briefed to interrogate the proposal and assess the impact a race would have" on the functioning of the city center. The project "has received further support from the Danish government, the royal family and the Copenhagen city government," although all parties are "seeking private funding to make the project viable." The Copenhagen scheme has already been "met with opposition from the Danish green lobby and there are further concerns" that any race would "effectively shut down" the city center for a week (MOTORSPORT, 9/27).
