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Ecclestone keen to keep Austin on F1 calendar
Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has not yet given up on the future of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Late last year, a dark cloud moved over the popular race when the governor of Texas dramatically slashed funding from $25 million a year to less than $20 million. 'To use a technical term,' promoter Bobby Epstein said at the time, 'I think we're screwed.' But Ecclestone told Time Inc's website The Drive: 'We have a contract with them, with COTA. They do a good job and I hope it will continue.' The Circuit of the Americas' October date on the 2016 F1 calendar is listed as 'subject to confirmation'. Content on GrandPrix247.com by: staff & contributors, Reuters syndication,...
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