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F1: ‘Political’ Rome GP Saga Rolls On
Questions remain over whether Formula One will compete in Rome...
Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has previously said that plans for a Grand Prix in Rome were moving forward - a claim that was backed up on Wednesday by the mayor of Rome. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
The prospects for a Grand Prix in Rome in the near future looked clouded on Monday.
Bernie Ecclestone said ten days ago that plans for a race in the Italian capital are "moving forward."
"That is going to be good," the F1 chief executive told the Telegraph, explaining he is eyeing a debut date in 2013.
"It's a bit political, obviously," added Ecclestone.
The political element is powered by F1's historic Italian date at Monza, with its supporters fearing Rome could ultimately be a replacement.
"Without Monza, it's not F1," Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo is quoted as saying on Monday by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"That event is the past, the present and the future. And a move to Rome is not going to happen," added the Italian.
The same publication quoted FIA president Jean Todt as adding: "Is it conceivable to have two Grands Prix of Italy? I would say no.
"I would say that in the future, an Italian and a European Grand Prix could coexist, but this will depend on the program and by the processing of applications from the promoter," added the Frenchman.
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Bernie Ecclestone said ten days ago that plans for a race in the Italian capital are "moving forward."
"That is going to be good," the F1 chief executive told the Telegraph, explaining he is eyeing a debut date in 2013.
"It's a bit political, obviously," added Ecclestone.
The political element is powered by F1's historic Italian date at Monza, with its supporters fearing Rome could ultimately be a replacement.
"Without Monza, it's not F1," Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo is quoted as saying on Monday by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"That event is the past, the present and the future. And a move to Rome is not going to happen," added the Italian.
The same publication quoted FIA president Jean Todt as adding: "Is it conceivable to have two Grands Prix of Italy? I would say no.
"I would say that in the future, an Italian and a European Grand Prix could coexist, but this will depend on the program and by the processing of applications from the promoter," added the Frenchman.
Watch The Turkish Grand Prix Live! Sunday at 7:30 am Eastern on SPEED!
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