Formula One news

Hockenheim in revival talks with Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone is keen to see Hockenheim retain a place on the Formula One calendar, it has been revealed. The German Grand Prix, currently alternating between both Hockenheim and the Nürburgring, is currently not set to return to the former although the F1 commercial rights holder is in talks with race organisers to find a solution.

With the local council, which owns 94% of the legendary venue, having waved goodbye to the race last week as a result of losses in excess of €6m in 2008, it means that the Nürburgring - which is due to host the race this year - now appears to have taken on full duties for the country's Grand Prix.

"There is a noticeable will on the part of Mr Ecclestone to keep Formula One at the Hockenheimring," German press agency DPA was told by Karl-Josef Schmidt, financial chief executive of Hockenheim Ring GmbH, who added that an agreement could be in place by the end of July for Hockenheim to be able to host the Grand Prix again, as scheduled, next season. "The situation needs to be sorted out soon," he emphasised.

more news

• 21 Nov.
  • López close to USF1 deal
  • Options open for Bourdais
• 20 Nov.
  • FIA was using new teams, says Lola
  • Rossi and Newey to contest endurance race
  • Wolff: Worth of privateers on the up
  • Equity sale for 'private motives' - Williams
  • USF1 considering 12 drivers
  • Photos: SKUSA karting event, Las Vegas
  • Buemi and Schumacher to kart in Las Vegas
  • Clock ticking for Silverstone
  • Williams sells first shares
  • Official: Bianchi handed Ferrari test
  • My door is open, says Trulli
  • Button: I needed a new challenge
• 19 Nov.
  • Brawn 'very disappointed' with Button outcome
  • Sons release birthday song for Jackie Stewart
  • Räikkönen: No talks with Brawn
  • No early Brawn exit for Button
  • 'Unfinished business' for Räikkönen
  • 2010: How the grid is shaping up
• 18 Nov.
  • Button move a mistake, says Stewart
  • Donington goes into administration
  • Villeneuve working on F1 comeback
  • Whitmarsh: Money not the reason for Button move
  • Hamilton: Button arrival fantastic news
  • Button: Difficult decision to leave Brawn
  • Confirmed: Button partners Hamilton at McLaren
  • Kubica to compete in second rally
  • Webber drives GP3 car in France
  • 'Bianchi to test Ferrari at Jerez'
  • Prize-winning Wilson drives McLaren
  • Brawn: Button-McLaren talk not helpful
  • Sabbatical year for Räikkönen in 2010
  • Drivers preparing for Toyota Motor Sport Festival
• 17 Nov.
  • Di Montezemolo to quit as FOTA Chairman?
  • 'Brawn and Button just sparring' - Ecclestone
  • 'Button agrees terms with McLaren'
  • We want Button for sensible amount, says Fry
  • Manor: Glock deal confirms progress
  • Glock confirmed at Manor for 2010

Homepage