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 »
12y 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...
12y ago from Pitpass.com
Turkish GP return depends on government
The future of the Turkish Grand Prix now rests in the hands of the...
12y ago from GPUpdate.net
Turkish GP return up to government
Turkish motorsport officials say the return of the country's grand prix...
12y ago from AutoSport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Alex Rins explains Fabio Quartararo's edge on other...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez sets 'same lap time’ with 2024 and 2025...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez to receive factory-spec Ducati for 2026...
Alex Marquez is set to be rewarded for his 2025 MotoGP efforts and...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Marquez to ride identical Ducati to Marc Marquez...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Team Penske places David Malukas in the iconic #12...
Team Penske has announced that David Malukas will be joining the team and...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Team Penske signs David Malukas in multiyear IndyCar...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Zak Brown addresses three areas IndyCar can improve
McLaren CEO Zak Brown penned an open letter on Monday outlining his...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The good, bad, and ugly of IndyCar's 2026 schedule
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg wants “full season in WRC” after...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Elfyn Evans claims "everything is open"...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera: We need wins for WRC title chance...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Chile: Sebastien Ogier leads title race with...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Their interest remains active' – Sources claim...
Arsenal and Manchester United are among the clubs interested in a...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Journalist confirms Arsenal 'in talks' with...
Arsenal are reportedly in talks over a new contract with William Saliba...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
South Africa cricketers Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada...
South Africa cricket stars Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj have made bold...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Saturday round-up: Executive shake-up
Morning, let's do a quick Saturday round-up. The big news yesterday was...
6h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 Qualifying Results: Oscar Piastri gets lucky as THREE...
McLaren F1 star Oscar Piastri got his lap time in... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
F1 Qualifying Results: Lewis Hamilton suffers shock exit as...
Ferrari F1 star Lewis Hamilton was knocked out in... Read More »
47m ago from GPFans.com
Oscar Piastri OUT as McLaren star crashes at Azerbaijan...
F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out... Read More »
57m ago from GPFans.com
