(GMM) Reports that formula one supremo Bernie Ecclestone has called off the 2006 Belgian GP may have been premature.
Adding to the governing FIA's refusal to confirm the claims of local opposition politician Serge Kubla, minister Michel Daerden says the French speaking Wallonian government is still in talks with 75-year-old Bernie.
However, the news that Ecclestone is demanding some $18m in renovations to the ageing Spa Francorchamps circuit is less disputed, as is speculation that time is running out for the new paddock complex to be ready in time for the race on September 17.
Written: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 07:00:34
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