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Turkey Grand Prix dropped from Formula 1 

Turkey Grand Prix dropped from Formula 1

13.06.2011




Race for the Grand Prix of Turkey is already in history. Competition in Greece dropped from the calendar of the FIA ​​for 2012. The reason is the financial conflict between the organizers and Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.

According to information Ecclestone has claimed double the fee for participation in Formula 1 next season from 13 to 26 million dollars, which the Turkish government refuses to pay.

"Clearly, next year race in Turkey will have. Treasury will not agree to pay 26 million entry fee," said a source close to the government.




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