News Details

Ecclestone keen to keep Austin on F1 calendar

Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has not yet given up on the future of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Late last year, a dark cloud moved over the popular race when the governor of Texas dramatically slashed funding from $25 million a year to less than $20 million. 'To use a technical term,' promoter Bobby Epstein said at the time, 'I think we're screwed.' But Ecclestone told Time Inc's website The Drive: 'We have a contract with them, with COTA. They do a good job and I hope it will continue.' The Circuit of the Americas' October date on the 2016 F1 calendar is listed as 'subject to confirmation'. Content on GrandPrix247.com by: staff & contributors, Reuters syndication,...
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Azerbaijan orgainsers upbeat despite reports of...

Amid mounting reports, the promoter of Formula 1's newest race said...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Ecclestone warns Mercedes dominance not good for them

Formula 1 needs Ferrari to give Mercedes a run for its money in...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Monza and Ecclestone still negotiating race fee

Monza race organisers and Bernie Ecclestone are still negotiating over...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Paul Hembery: Austin wet running “absolutely...

Pirelli boss Paul Hembery is hoping the wet tyre test set to take place...

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead return...

Aprilia is prepared to organise a special test for MotoGP World Champion...

Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...

Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Feature: Evaluating IndyCar’s hybrid power system...

The NTT IndyCar Series introduced its long-developed hybrid system in the...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

RLL having to ‘unwind’ and ‘backtrack’...

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is making a concerted effort to move...

IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...

According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

On Diogo Jota

Morning. A quick, early Friday blog for you. When, in yesterday's blog, I...
2h ago from Arseblog.com

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr ready to pay 85m to sign...

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr are reportedly looking to sign Gabriel...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Report: Al Nassr preparing huge 85m bid to sign...

Arsenal could be set for a major shake-up in attack this summer, with...
7h ago from FreshArsenal.com

Fabrizio Romano: Arsenal have held new round of talks...

Arsenal have held talks to sign yet another Chelsea player, according to a...
8h ago from FreshArsenal.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.