It is understood that a new deal has been agreed which will see the Italian Grand Prix remain at Monza. With the current contract running out after this weekend's race, and talks still at stalemate despite months of negotiations, there have been fears that the Italian Grand Prix might head to Imola or even drop off the calendar entirely. As ever, the sticking point was money, with the Italian Automobile Club (ACI) unable to meet Bernie Ecclestone's demands, the F1 supremo putting the blame entirely on the ACI insisting it was dithering. As talks stalled, salvation for the Grand Prix appeared in the form of Imola, which was keen to host the event, Ecclestone clearly tiring of the saga,...
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