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Ecclestone rules out Indian return in 2015

Bernie Ecclestone says the Indian Grand Prix is unlikely to return to the calendar in 2015 as originally planned.The race was dropped from this year's calendar, with the official explanation being logistical reasons due to a planned switch from an October race date to a slot early in the season. However, issues with the tax situation – F1 is viewed as entertainment rather than sport by the Indian government and therefore subject to heavy tax – appear to be jeopardising a future return."At the moment, India won't be on for next year for sure," Ecclestone is quoted as saying by The Guardian. "Probably 2016 … they're gradually getting over all the bureaucracy with the tax...
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