News Details
Ecclestone: F1 is not the European championship
Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports he intends to drop 'one or two' European rounds from the Grand Prix calendar. The F1 supremo was quoted this week as saying that while this year's schedule stands at an unprecedented 21 grands prix, the 2017 calendar could have as few as 18. 'Absolutely,' Ecclestone has now told the Russian news source RBC. 'That is exactly what will happen — one or two countries will be excluded, definitely. 'I can't say which ones, but the new countries will be from a different part of the world. Not from Europe,' he insisted. Already, F1 has moved away from traditional European markets like France, while Germany and Italy are now...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Much of Renault's focus already on 2017 - Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen has confirmed Renault's works team has already shifted...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Ecclestone: If they don't like it they can go home
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone vented his frustrations on Saturday...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Ecclestone wants Baku night race in 2017
XPB Images
Bernie Ecclestone declared himself positively...
9y ago from F1i.com
Ecclestone hoping for 2017 night race at...
Bernie Ecclestone says there is little he would change at Baku for next...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin: 'Aprilia feels like my bike now'
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Joan Mir: I deserve to stay in Honda’s factory...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Enea Bastianini frustrated by MotoGP safety inaction;...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Rins bemused by early Yamaha axe amid V4 engine...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O'Ward issues damning verdict on ‘Mario...
Pato O'Ward isn't chasing F1 any more after falling out of love with...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar names officiating director ahead of Indy 500
IndyCar Officiating has announced Scot Elkins as the new Managing...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Officiating confirms Scot Elkins as Managing...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera offering tips as Takamoto Katsuta...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Canary Islands: Katsuta takes early lead after...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Everything we know about the WRC’s newest constructor
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
New constructor set to join WRC top tier in 2027
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Might have to wait his turn' - Pundit asks Mikel...
Former Arsenal star Perry Groves has urged Mikel Arteta to keep Viktor...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Real Madrid plot ambitious move for 110m-rated...
Gabriel Magalhaes has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal & Chelsea handed chance to sign serial...
Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move away from Manchester City at...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal eyeing up summer move for 21-year-old defender...
Arsenal are reportedly considering signing 21-year-old Sporting CP...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
McLaren team confirm car will run iconic Michael Schumacher...
One of Michael Schumacher's eye-catching F1... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1 boss confirms Red Bull sale talks
According to an F1 boss there were discussions in... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Audi to announce major management overhaul and appointment...
This is a major move for Audi. Read More »
4h ago from RacingNews365.com
