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German Grand Prix set to drop off 2017 calendar

 XPB Images Bernie Ecclestone says he doesn’t understand why the German Grand Prix is unable to find the financial backing to host a race in 2017. The race at Hockenheim was already marked as subject to confirmation on the provisional calendar, and the circuit’s boss George Seiler told AutoBild the race would not be going ahead. “There was no offer that would have excluded all economic risks,” Seiler said. “But that was always our prerequisite. A pity, but not a surprise considering that the date was subject to confirmation and no deal between F1 and the Hockenheimring was put in place.” Asked about the comments by Sky Sports, Ecclestone replied: “It’s better that...
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