Ecclestone supports Turkish Grand Prix · 2007-04-24 13:11
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has guaranteed the future of the Turkish Grand Prix for at least the next 15 years, the BBC Sport informed.
Ecclestone has taken control of the management rights for the Istanbul Park circuit, which he calls the “best race track in the world”.
He said: “F1 needs to be in this part of the world – I am very proud of what has been built here in Turkey.”
Turkey hosted its first Grand Prix in 2005 but last year’s race was marred by controversy.
Ecclestone has overseen Formula One’s expansion into new markets in recent years, with China and Bahrain joining Turkey as new venues.
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