(GMM) F1's Japanese GP will move from Suzuka to Fuji next October, circuit owner Toyota says.
The carmaker giant, also owner of the Cologne based team, confirmed speculation that - with the agreement of Bernie Ecclestone - the renovated track at the foot of Mt. Fuji would steal the race away from arch-rival Honda's Suzuka.
Fuji last hosted F1 in 1977, before Suzuka - the now much-loved grand prix venue - took over.
''We have a good expectation that the F1 event (at Fuji Speedway in 2007) will be the opening of a new era of history,' Ecclestone said.
The statement made no mention of Suzuka, but F1's 75-year-old 'supremo' reportedly told a Japanese newspaper last week that the Fuji deal will likely see the existing venue drop off the calendar.
Written: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 09:38:49
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