George points finger at Formula One.

Far from understanding the politics involved in Sunday's United States Grand Prix, which resulted in a six-car 'race' involving the three Bridgestone teams, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George has directed disgruntled fans to the three parties he feels are to blame for the farrago that passed as round nine of the world championship.

In a short sharp statement issued from his office at the Brickyard, George - the founder of the Indy Racing League which graced the circuit with its showpiece 500 three weeks ago - said that he 'shared in the disappointment with the loyal fans of IMS and Formula One that we did not see the exciting race we all anticipated due to circumstances beyond our control', but insisted that 'the FIA, Formula One, the constructors and manufacturers that represent the cars on the starting grid made decisions on an individual basis to limit participation in today's USGP'.

As a result of both his own disappointment and the obvious anger and frustration in the grandstands, George suggested that any fans who wished to make their feelings known, contact Michelin, the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Management - helpfully providing full addresses into the bargain...