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Ecclestone admits condensed 2016 F1 race calendar ‘leaked’

Bernie Ecclestone is not denying the accuracy of a 'leaked' 2016 F1 race calendar. On Wednesday, organisers of the Australian grand prix triggered the story by announcing that the Melbourne opener next year will be held in early April. It will be the first time in three decades that the season will begin so late. 'I'm not bothered by the (April 3) date,' said race chief Andrew Westacott. 'I'm very pleased to have it confirmed so early,' he told local Fairfax Media. Although now retiring, Australian GP supremo Ron Walker is a key ally of F1 chief executive Ecclestone, so it is interesting that the statement on Wednesday also announced that the late season opener will 'condense' the 2016...
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