The signatures will be added to a new long-term contract for Interlagos' formula one race next month, Sao Paulo mayor Fernando Haddad claims. Recently, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone warned that Brazil will be scratched from the calendar if organisers fail to upgrade the ageing Interlagos facilities. Mayor Haddad responded by insisting he had sent a letter to the FIA, assuring that the upgrade will be done. And Ecclestone said in Bahrain: "I've just received a letter from the mayor and he's guaranteed to revamp the whole facilities there, which will be good, we've been waiting long enough." Haddad is now quoted by Brazil's Lance: "In May, we will conclude the contract...
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