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Bad news for German fans: F1 return to Nürburgring seems ruled out
- Estéban den Toom
Formula 1 does not seem to be returning to the Nürburgring any time soon, the circuit management has made clear. The last Formula 1 Grand Prix at Nürburgring was held in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, but no new edition of the Grand Prix seems to be on the cards in the short term.
About a week ago, it was announced that there will be a rotation system in Formula 1, with the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps only on the calendar every two years from 2027 onwards, making it possible to have a German Grand Prix to be a part of this new system. However, according to Nürburgring spokesman Alexander Gerhard, this is a loss-making project.
F1 Grand Prix at Nürburgring seems to be ruled out
Unfortunately, there is no way that paying to organise a Grand Prix for the circuit would be self-sustainable, they revealed to Sky Sports Germany. The administrators would then have to pay to be on the calendar and cover the costs, and according to the administrators themselves, this seems like an impossible task.
"For these reasons, the plan is not feasible for us as a private company in this form," he began. "Since the last discussion, more than a year ago, no further talks have taken place with the organiser of the series," the circuit's spokesperson explained, ruling out the potential return to the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring.
On the other hand, there is more potential for a return at a track that previously hosted the German GP as well, the Hockenheimring, as the investor group called emodrom will invest 250 million euros into renovating the circuit over the next five to 10 years.
This article was written in collaboration with Olly Darcy
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