Istanbul, 20th august 1999,
After discussions with all the parties involved,
the decision has been taken to dedicate the Turkish F1 Grand Prix
to a fund rising day for the victims of the earthquake. (see
Prime Minister letter)
The programme has been modified as follows:
| Sunday
August 22: |
| Drivers
briefing |
09.00 |
| Free
practice |
10.45
- 11.30 |
| Parade
lap |
14.10 |
| Start
of the race |
14.30 |
| Prize
giving |
15.45 |
| Press
Confrerence |
16.00 |
The starting grid will be according to standing
of world championship points. A first contribution of $50.000 from
the teams, the promoter and the UIM will be donated to the Minister
of Tourism for the victims, substituing the prize-giving ceremony.
All powerboat fans can help us increase this amount by sending their
donations to the UIM who will make sure the funds are sent to the
victims.
UIM account at: CREDIT FONCIER, Bd Albert Ier, 98000 Monaco,
bank code 12739, guichet code 00070, account No 0040056716P, RIB
53, ref: Turkey
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