Indian Grand Prix Removed from 2014 F1 Race Schedule

The 2013 Formula One Indian Grand Prix is scheduled for Oct. 27, but that race will mark the final one in India for more than a year as the 2014 edition will be wiped from the calendar, according to IANS. F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone confirmed on Tuesday that the 2014 Indian Grand Prix will not take place due to scheduling issues. Ecclestone always wanted the Indian Grand Prix to take place early in the year, but race organizer Jaypee insisted upon an October race.  When we signed the five-year deal with Jaypee, we were keen on going to India in the first half and Jaypee wanted it to be in October. We gave in at that time, but now it looks we will have the race early 2015, Ecclestone, 82, told IANS. With the Indian Grand Prix shifting ...

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