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Mercedes tried to save German GP

Mercedes offered a 'significant contribution' to save the German Grand Prix, however, even their financial offer was not enough to sweeten the deal. Although the Nurburging was scheduled to host this year's grand prix, the circuit's new owners failed to reach an agreement with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone. And with Hockenheim declining the race, the FIA announced on Friday that there would be no German GP in 2015. Motorsport's governing body stated that 'the German Grand Prix has been withdrawn as the CRH and promoter did not reach agreement.' And that was despite Mercedes trying their best to sweeten the deal. For the reigning World Champions the German GP marks one of their...
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