F1: German GP Confirmed For Nurburgring July 7

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F1: German GP Confirmed For Nurburgring July 7

Despite financial problems, the Nurburgring will host the 2013 German GP...

Adam Cooper | http://www.speedtv.com | Posted January 31, 2013 Woking (UK)

Bernie Ecclestone and Nurburgring officials have worked out a 2013 date for the German GP. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

The Nurburgring has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Bernie Ecclestone to host the German GP as planned on July 7.

Reuters reports Thursday morning that the circuit has issued a statement confirming the new deal.

It quotes Ecclestone as saying: "I treasure the Nurburgring and its history. In view of its long tradition, I was glad to support choosing the Nurburgring as the venue for the Formula One.”

The track has been in serious financial problems since the local government backed plans to to turn it into a tourist attraction.

Adam Cooper notched up his 28th season as a racing journalist in 2012. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Follow him on Twitter.