MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX DROPPED FROM F1 CALENDAR
Organisers have decided to end the deal with F1 management early, after government ministers announced they wouldn’t fund an extension to the original deal.
“It’s always sad to say goodbye to a member of the Formula One family,” F1’s commercial operations managing director Sean Bratches said in a statement. “Over nearly two decades, the Malaysian Formula 1 fans have proven themselves to be some of the sport’s most passionate supporters.”
“As we said in Melbourne, we have big plans for bringing our global fan base closer to the sport than ever before, providing an enhanced digital experience and creating new events. We’re looking forward to talking more about these plans as the season progresses.”
Organisers decided to leave the deal, which was supposed to last until the end of 2018, due to low ticket sales and high costs.
This may have a significant impact on Mercedes. The team’s technical partner and title sponsor Petronas have sponsored the Malaysia GP since 1999. The lack of F1 in the company’s home country could see Petronas take a step away from F1.
The GP will be replaced by the returning French and German GPs.
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