Bernie Ecclestone hopes German Grand Prix decision will be made by weekend
02/03/15, The Guardian
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/201...x-formula-one?
• Low attendances have put future of July F1 event in jeopardy
• ‘We’re trying to rescue it but I can’t guarantee we will,’ says Ecclestone
"The German Grand Prix is once again fighting for survival, with Formula One’s chief executive Bernie Ecclestone declaring that a decision on this year’s event in July will be made by the weekend."
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"Since 2007, the venue for the German GP has alternated between Hockenheim and the Nürburgring. According to Ecclestone it is likely to remain at the former having been held there last year but a final deal with the venue has yet to be confirmed. He said: “If we do something it is looking like Hockenheim will probably be the most likely venue. The Nürburgring has just been sold again [in October] for the third time and a Russian guy [Viktor Kharitonin] has bought it.
“When everybody thinks of a Russian owner there is plenty of money, but I met him the other day and I don’t think he is enthusiastic for putting in the money. He would like the race, obviously, which is why he bought the bloody place.
“The bottom line is there is still a chance and we hope to know more by the weekend.”