Nurburgring rescue deal for one race only
The future of the German GP at the Nurburgring beyond this season is unclear. Earlier, even the circuit’s 2013 Grand Prix was in doubt, as the Nurburgring grappled with financial problems. Ultimately, a solution was found when the Automobilclub von Deutschland (AVD) – usually affiliated only with Germany’s other venue, Hockenheim – stepped in. “Yes, [...]
German GP at Nurburgring will happen in 2013
The Nurburgring will host this year’s German Grand Prix after Formula One commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone agreed to a deal, ending months of uncertainty over the venue, the race will take place on 7 July, 2013. “I treasure the Nurburgring and its history,” 82-year old Ecclestone said in a statement on Thursday. “In view of [...]
Hockenheim could host 2013 German GP
The Nurburgring has not given up on hosting this July’s German Formula One Grand Prix, although Hockenheim has emerged as an alternative venue. Amid the circuit’s financial troubles, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone was quoted on Sunday in the German press: “We do not accept [the Nurburgring's proposal] as financially feasible and therefore end the [...]
Ecclestone reportely calls off Nurburgring talks
Bernie Ecclestone has called off negotiations with the Nurburgring, according to Germany’s Der Spiegel. The famous circuit’s financial problems are well known, but Formula One chief executive Ecclestone had been in talks with Nurburgring officials about pressing ahead with plans for a scheduled July race date. But Der Spiegel on Sunday quoted Ecclestone as saying: [...]
F1 boss hopes for Nurburgring deal this week
The Nurburgring is set to host this year’s German Grand Prix and a deal could be agreed this week, after further talks, Formula One’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Tuesday. The 82-year-old also told Reuters that the calendar, approved by the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) last November, would have 19 races rather than [...]
Ecclestone to decide fate of Nurburgring F1 date
Jan.8 (GMM) Continued uncertainty surrounds the venue for this year’s German Grand Prix which is scheduled to take place at the fabled Nurburgring. Just after Christmas, a major German newspaper declared that – despite the circuit’s financial woes – the Nurburgring will run the early July event after all. “Formula One will be held at [...]
2013 German GP will happen at Nurburgring says spokesman
Dec.27 (GMM) The historic but beleaguered Nurburgring circuit will host this year’s German Grand Prix as scheduled, a major local newspaper has declared. The fate of the 2013 race had been in doubt because of the Nurburgring’s well-documented financial problems. But the Bild-Zeitung daily said that the German Grand Prix, as well as GP2 and [...]
Nurburgring confident that 2013 German GP will happen
Dec.3 (GMM) Nurburgring officials say they are confident about running the German GP next year after meeting late last week in London with Bernie Ecclestone. Earlier, it was believed that the circuit’s hopes of organising next year’s grand prix had been dashed by financial problems and a breakdown in talks. But, back at the circuit [...]
Still chance Nurburgring will host 2013 grand prix
Nov.28 (GMM) There is still a chance that the financially strapped Nurburgring will host the German grand prix as scheduled next year. With the famous circuit now in an insolvency process, an official said recently there is little chance that a Formula One race will be held there in 2013. But SID news agency reports [...]