The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is likely to be dropped for 2016 according to F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
There has been a lot of speculation regarding the future of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, however, last month it appeared a deal was close to being agreed after there were reports of a regional financial package.
Ecclestone told Autosport that Monza’s chances of holding a Grand Prix in 2016 were fading.
“I don’t know about Monza at the moment,” said Ecclestone.
“I have meetings there in September so we will see.
“I hope we don’t lose it, but I think there is a good chance we will.”
Monza has been on the Formula One calendar since 1950 and has hosted every Italian Grand Prix other than the 1980 Grand Prix which went to Imola.
Ecclestone added that he will not offer Monza a cut-price deal to host the Grand Prix as ”everyone should pay the same”.
The future regarding the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim still remains unclear.
The 84-year old confirmed they have a deal with Hockenheim to host the German Grand Prix until 2018, however, would need support from the German government. He added Nurburgring are no longer interested in holding a Formula One event.
“Really I have no idea.
“We have a contract with Hockenheim until 2018 so let’s see what happens.
“I hope they’ll get some support. They need support from Germany.”
“With the people who have taken over the Nurburgring, I don’t think they are that interested,” Ecclestone added.
