The German Grand Prix has officially been dropped from the 2017 Formula One calendar after negations between the Hockenheim and Bernie Ecclestone failed. The event was added to the 21 race calendar for 2017 subject to confirmation, but has been dropped, making the season only 20 races long.
After having the longest season in Formula One history, the fans are left with one less race for 2017. Georg Seiler, the Managing Director of the Hockenheimring, confirmed the sad news on Thursday. Seiler told the local press that although it was a pity to lose the German Grand Prix, it was no surprise, as no offer was made that would exclude all economic risks.
The German Grand Prix has been in trouble over the past few seasons, as a decrease in interest has swept Germany. This is despite the fact that the current World Constructors’ Champion is the German Mercedes team and that the national driver, Nico Rosberg, has the opportunity to take his first World Drivers’ Championship title. The event was cancelled in 2015 due to financial issues at the Nürburgring. In 2008, the Nürburgring and Hockenheimring agreed to take turns hosting the German Grand Prix. The Nürburgring would host the event every odd year and the Hockenheimring would host the event every even year. It is unknown whether the event will return to the calendar in 2018.
The German Grand Prix was one of three events on the provisional 2017 Formula One schedule that were subject to confirmation. The Canadian Grand Prix has since been confirmed, leaving only the Brazilian Grand Prix unconfirmed. The German Grand Prix was originally scheduled for the weekend of July 30, the date that the Hungarian Grand Prix will likely move to, bumping back one weekend from their original July 23 date.
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