(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has told a Japanese newspaper that Fuji, not Suzuka, will host the country's formula one grand prix next year.
In the 'Yomiuri Shimbun', the 75-year-old F1 supremo was quoted as saying that Fuji - owned by Toyota - had convinced him to take the race away from Honda-owned Suzuka, home of the GP since 1987.
The newspaper said the deal was for multiple years, and does not include the possibility of a second Japanese race, such as a 'Pacific' or 'Asian' GP.
''I'm not surprised at all,'' said Suzuka boss Ikuo Shimizu, who travelled to Bahrain for talks with Ecclestone, ''(but) I'm going to keep on negotiating.''
Written: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:59:53
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