Confusion surrounds F1`s 2014 calendar

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 10:12

Confusion surrounded Formula One`s 2014 calendar on Friday after commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone denied issuing a draft version to teams while officials in North America said New Jersey`s bid for a race was still alive.

Mexico on draft F1 calendar, no New Jersey

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 18:48

Mexico City looks set to host a Formula One grand prix next year for the first time since 1992 while New Jersey, whose debut was postponed this season, is again absent from a draft 21-race calendar seen by teams and broadcasters.

Inaugural America GP nixed due to lack of cash, says Ecclestone

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 13:16

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that the inaugural Grand Prix of America at New Jersey will not take place as planned next year, and has blamed the organisers of not raising enough money to fund the race.

Government should treat the Indian GP as their own, says Sameer Gaur

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 23:04

The Chief Executive Officer-cum-Managing Director of Jaypee Sports International Sameer Gaur is hopeful that the premier motorsport event will make a grand comeback in India in 2015 after being pulled off in 2014.

Bernie Ecclestone faces 171-mn-dollar damages claim

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 00:18

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone`s legal problems deepened after hundreds of documents relating to the sale of the motor racing series were ordered to be released.

Time Indian GP got government support, says Narain Karthikeyan

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 22:15

India`s first Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan has appealed to the government to support the organisers of Indian Grand Prix, which is "huge" for the image of any country.

Indian Grand Prix tax issues must be resolved, says Mallya

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 22:06

Force India team principal Vijay Mallya feels the Indian government needs to resolve the tax issues faced by the Formula 1 teams.

Bernie and organizers` call to negotiate rates: Chandhok

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 21:50

The president of the Federation of Motorsports Clubs in India (FMSCI) Vicky Chandhok feels that the decision to shift the 2014 leg of the Indian GP has been taken purely on the basis of commercial and logistical considerations and organizers should deal with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone as far as structuring of race fee is concerned.

Ecclestone confirms no Indian Grand Prix in 2014

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 19:49

Both Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone and organisers of the Indian Grand Prix Jaypee Group on Tuesday confirmed that the 2014 India round will have to be dropped to tweak the racing calendar and it will now be held in the first half of 2015.

Committed to Indian Grand Prix till 2015: Jaypee

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 18:34

Jaypee Group, promoters of the Indian Grand Prix, Monday said they are committed to the race till 2015 even as Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone was not keen on having the event next year.

Indian Grand Prix faces axe in 2014

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 12:20

The Indian Grand Prix is likely to be dropped from next year`s Formula One calendar as Russia prepares for its debut, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone has revealed.

F1 teams reluctant to go to more than 20 races

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 11:02

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone could have 22 races jostling for a slot next season but teams have made clear they want the calendar limited to 20.