Boss plays down Sachsenring rumours

Reports that the Sachsenring could be in the running to rescue the German GP for 2017 are played down.

Reports that the Sachsenring could be in the running to rescue the German Grand Prix for 2017 have been played down.

Germany's Auto Bild reported at Hockenheim that the well-known MotoGP venue has been targeted by Bernie Ecclestone as a potential venue to take over from struggling Hockenheim and the Nurburgring - perhaps with a reduced fee.

However, track chief Ruben Zeltner told Leipziger Volkszeitung newspaper: "The track is not suitable for [Formula 1]."

He said that the Sachsenring would need millions in renovations, adding: "Who should bear this risk?"

Lewis Hamilton won yesterday's race to extend his lead in the drivers' championship.

Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari and Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Force India drive during the German Grand Prix at Hockenheimring on July 20, 2014
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