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Ecclestone keen for Melbourne stay
Bernie Ecclestone says he wants Melbourne to remain the host city of the Australian Grand Prix. Having hosted the race since 1996 - when it took over from Adelaide - Melbourne has a contract until 2015 but its viability has been questioned by local politicians on numerous occasions due to the costs incurred by the Victoria state taxpayer. However, Ecclestone says he has been given reassurances that the race is valued by the state and says for his part he wants to remain in Melbourne. "We hope we're going to be in Melbourne forever," Ecclestone told the official Australian Grand Prix podcast. "We're happy with Melbourne and I'd be happy to sign a 50-year contract. We don't...
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