News Details
Turkish government refuses to pay for Grand Prix
Turkey’s sports ministry has scrapped the notion of funding the country’s return to the Formula 1 calendar next year. Organisers of the Turkish Grand Prix had agreed 'in principle' with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone to revive the event in 2013, but had clarified that the final decision rested with the government. However, Turkey’s sports minister Suat Kilic said that there was nothing on the government's agenda about the return of F1 to the country, quashing the organisers hopes of raising the $13.5 million it sought to hold the Grand Prix. 'If it wishes, the private sector can and will bring Formula 1,' he said. 'But it is out of the question for us to pay the cost of the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
13y ago from F1Pulse.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Turkish government will not provide GP funding
Hopes of Turkey's return to the F1 calendar took a blow this afternoon...
13y ago from Pitpass.com
Turkish GP return depends on government
The future of the Turkish Grand Prix now rests in the hands of the...
13y ago from GPUpdate.net
Turkish GP return up to government
Turkish motorsport officials say the return of the country's grand prix...
13y ago from AutoSport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Everything we know about Goiania Circuit –...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Heavy rain and flooding hits Autodromo Ayrton Senna...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez: 'Speeds will be lower with 850cc bikes,...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
The key challenges MotoGP teams will face in the 2027...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Takuma Sato makes Indy 500 return with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Takuma Sato will drive...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Helio Castroneves confirms return for 26th...
Helio Castroneves has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves to attempt 2026 Indianapolis 500...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC working to secure future of Safari Rally Kenya...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Scotland brings top tier rallying back to...
The 2027 WRC calendar should have an exciting new event on the calendar:...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC to return to GB in 2027 as Scotland secures...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Elfyn Evans retires as drivers...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal plot £69m move for 10-goal ace to replace...
Arsenal are interested in signing the AC Milan attacker Raphael Leao at...
26m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle eye 70m move for...
Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all keeping tabs on Christian...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Mikel Arteta targets 50m+ La Liga star to supercharge...
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are keen on acquiring the services of Real Madrid...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Thierry Henry tips 'oustanding' Arsenal bargain...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has backed goalkeeper David Raya to win...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Aston Martin replacing Adrian Newey as team principal the...
Aston Martin's 2026 F1 season is descending into... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Lando Norris makes McLaren plea as Lewis Hamilton and...
Check out all the very latest news from inside... Read More »
36m ago from RacingNews365.com
Red Bull car is 30kg overweight? F1 fan 'exposes FIA data'...
F1 fans have been sent into a frenzy after one... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
