Schumacher, the director of the Nürburgring, fired
The reasons are unknown. The finance expert contributed to the recovery of the previously heavily indebted plant
The ongoing cancellation of the 2015 edition of the German GP due to the lack of sufficient funds for its organization has predictably brought consequences.
Following a meeting of the top management of the Russian company, the majority shareholder of the Nurburgring, the venue designated for last July's race, the manager Carsten Schumacher he was shown the door, or rather from next April 1st he will no longer be part of the group.
The plant's spokesperson confirmed this to the local General-Anzeiger Uwe Baldes, however remained vague on the reasons for the removal. “In fact he will hand over command to others. However, it is good to underline how thanks to his contribution it was possible to lay the foundations for a positive future”.
The 60-year-old "restructuring" expert took over in 2014 precisely to try to save the circuit, which is linked to two hotels and an amusement park, which was already in a state of crisis.
Chiara Rainis
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