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Ecclestone drops Argentina F1 hint

Argentina could return to the Formula 1 calendar, according to chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. The country last hosted a race in Buenos Aires in 1998, but Ecclestone said of a return: 'It can happen. Not will, can.' Latin America currently holds two grands prix, in Brazil and Mexico, which returns for the first time in 23 years this weekend. Organisers are expecting a crowd of more than 100,000 for Sunday's race. 'It's incredible. All these countries in a little bit of financial problems are getting the job done,' said Ecclestone. 'This is when some of our people in Europe, who complain about things, realise what people like these do to promote the race and make it happen and compare it...
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