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Ecclestone still hoping for New York Grand Prix
Bernie Ecclestone admits that he still hopes to see Formula 1 racing in or around New York, despite having confirmed a Texas Grand Prix for 2012 onwards. Plans for an event in the former had already seemingly fallen through this year although the F1 commercial rights holder remains optimistic.
The first race suggested would have been on the streets of New Jersey and featured the classic New York skyline although the idea appeared to perish only a day after plans were revealed, following uproar from local residents.
The permanent Monticello venue, located in Upper New York State, then emerged as a possible contender although news surrounding that also died as the Austin, Texas event was revealed.
However, Ecclestone has revealed that talks with Liberty State Park are continuing. “It's happening,” he told Autosport. “We are talking to them and trying to do our best. Let's see what happens.”
The Englishman has also confirmed that there is a ‘100 percent’ chance of the Texas race happening but said that a possible F1 meeting in Mallorca in unlikely following talks with track representatives in Valencia.
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