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Ecclestone promises financial help for F1's small teams

Getty Images Enlarge Bernie Ecclestone has promised support for Formula One's three struggling teams to ensure at least 18 cars turn up on the grid at the opening round of the season in Australia. Force India, Lotus and Sauber have made no secret of the financial troubles they face and have been working on a deal with Ecclestone since the end of last season. Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley said a deal has been promised and will ensure F1 has a healthy grid at the start of the year. "Bernie has promised support for the teams and if that support transpires, they will be able to do the first few races," Bob Fernley was quoted by the Times. "We have made it clear...
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