He stated that it would have been unworkable ‘so late in the day’ to find a replacement for the Grand Prix of America, following speculation that another European race would be inserted into the schedule.
“Disappointed it didn’t happen before but you can’t suddenly slot it in,” said Ecclestone.
A US race was provisionally booked for June before being left off the final list of races although Ecclestone is extremely confident a 20th grand prix will be held next season.
Istanbul – which was dropped from the Formula One schedule in 2012 – had been mooted along with Portugal as being a possible late addition.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 6th, 2013.
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