Buying legendary «Nürburgring» took place in several stages. Since 2012, in spite of the huge flow of tourists and racers, the track was on the verge of bankruptcy. In 2014, co-owner of the pharmaceutical company «Pharmstandard» Victor Haritonin acquired 67% of the shares, then another 13% and now 19%.
«We closed the deal: the necessary documents are signed, the money — € 38 million — came to the seller, and gave us all the property,» — said Forbes Haritonin.
Thus, the amount of the transaction amounted to 77 million euros.
But 1% still remained getSpeed the company, which, according to Haritonin, «brings interesting ideas related to motorsports.»
In turn, the Russian businessman involved in the race only in 2014, when he participated in the race Mille Miglia. After purchasing the track it was on, «Nura» only once. So called his track «slippers» is hardly possible. This is — a business project.
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In turn, the Russian businessman involved in the race only in 2014, when he participated in the race Mille Miglia. After purchasing the track it was on, «Nura» only once. So called his track «slippers» is hardly possible. This is — a business project.
We have a very busy calendar of professional racing, contracts with auto companies that test on the track prototypes of future models, tourist arrivals — is all of those wishing to spend the race...
Victor Haritonin:
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