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Bernie: We had to add Korea
Bernie Ecclestone says South Korea do not want a grand prix in 2015, but that it had to be added to the calendar for legal reasons.The race in Yeongam was a surprise addition to 2015 following December's meeting of the World Motorsport Council. After four seasons the race was dropped this year having proved unpopular with fans, leaving many empty seats in the grandstands for each grand prix. That in part was caused by the circuit's geographical location and the lack of accommodation in the surrounding area."They (local organisers) would rather it not happen," Ecclestone said."We have a contract with Korea... we have to put it on the calendar. If we hadn't have done they...
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