Martin Whitmarsh says Formula One should support Bernie Ecclestone in his plans to expand the sport especially in light of the current economic climate. Next season Formula One will once again include new venues on the calendar with Austria, New Jersey and Russia pencilled in, although the latter two are in doubt. However, should all three join the circus, it would push the schedule beyond the 20-race mark. And although this has raised some concerns within the teams, Whitmarsh says it is good for F1 to continue to enter new markets "In fairness to Bernie he has been pretty good at finding new venues," said the McLaren team boss. "In this (financial) climate there are always...
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