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Former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone is not completely sold on Stefano Domenicali’s claims of wanting F1 to return to Germany.
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone expressed uncertainty about the efforts of current CEO Stefano Domenicali to bring back the German Grand Prix to the F1 calendar. Germany has not hosted a grand prix since 2019, with notable absences in 2015 and 2017 as well. Despite the success of German drivers in F1, the country’s absence from the schedule has been disappointing. Ecclestone highlighted the lack of financial support in Germany for F1 and questioned Domenicali’s commitment to the cause. Domenicali has acknowledged efforts to include Germany in the calendar but emphasized the need for proper financial backing and promoter willingness. Ecclestone hoped for a strong figure to champion F1’s return to Germany, even suggesting that Mercedes, despite being UK-based, could play a more proactive role in the matter.
