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Suzuka extends Japanese GP deal

The Japanese Grand Prix will remain on the F1 schedule until at least 2018 following an extension to its current contract.The Mobilityland Corporation that runs the Suzuka Circuit concluded the new deal with Bernie Ecclestone as F1 resumed its 2013 campaign in Belgium, ensuring the venue – a firm favourite with drivers – on the calendar for the next five seasons.“It is with great pleasure we have signed a formal contract after having had negotiations since we reached a basic agreement in March this year,” president Hiroshi Soda commented, “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Mr Ecclestone for showing us a great deal of understanding in the process, [and] we will...
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