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Ecclestone rules out 20th race for 2013 season

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone on Tuesday ruled out a 20th race on the 2013 calendar, putting an end to speculation that Turkey or another European country is in line to host a Grand Prix this year. Ecclestone, in Dubai to announce a new sponsorship deal with Emirates airlines, said it was impossible to add another race 'at this late stage.' There was speculation a European race would replace the Grand Prix of America. The leading contender to fill the spot was Istanbul, which was dropped from the F1 calendar in 2012 after a disagreement with Ecclestone over the fee charged to stage the race. Portugal has also been mentioned in recent months as another candidate. 'Disappointed it didn't...
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